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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,563.50, 1,249,343.46 and 359,248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,563.50, 1,249,343.46 and 359,248.86 is: 539,088.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,563.50 : 1,249,343.46 = 359,248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,563.50/1,249,343.46 = 359,248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,563.50x = 1,249,343.46 × 359,248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,563.50x = 448,825,213,753.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,825,213,753.46/832,563.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,088.26

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