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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,566.33, 1,249,347.71 and 359,251.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,566.33, 1,249,347.71 and 359,251.67 is: 539,092.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,566.33 : 1,249,347.71 = 359,251.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,566.33/1,249,347.71 = 359,251.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,566.33x = 1,249,347.71 × 359,251.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,566.33x = 448,830,255,249.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,830,255,249.67/832,566.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,092.49

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