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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,570.41, 1,249,353.87 and 359,255.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,570.41, 1,249,353.87 and 359,255.82 is: 539,098.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,570.41 : 1,249,353.87 = 359,255.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,570.41/1,249,353.87 = 359,255.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,570.41x = 1,249,353.87 × 359,255.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,570.41x = 448,837,649,037.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,837,649,037.02/832,570.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,098.73

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