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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,571.41, 1,249,355.37 and 359,256.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,571.41, 1,249,355.37 and 359,256.82 is: 539,100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,571.41 : 1,249,355.37 = 359,256.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,571.41/1,249,355.37 = 359,256.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,571.41x = 1,249,355.37 × 359,256.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,571.41x = 448,839,437,276.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,839,437,276.12/832,571.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,100.23

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