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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,572.42, 1,249,356.88 and 359,257.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,572.42, 1,249,356.88 and 359,257.82 is: 539,101.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,572.42 : 1,249,356.88 = 359,257.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,572.42/1,249,356.88 = 359,257.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,572.42x = 1,249,356.88 × 359,257.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,572.42x = 448,841,229,110.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,841,229,110.80/832,572.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,101.73

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