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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,584.36, 1,249,374.72 and 359,269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,584.36, 1,249,374.72 and 359,269.68 is: 539,119.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,584.36 : 1,249,374.72 = 359,269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,584.36/1,249,374.72 = 359,269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,584.36x = 1,249,374.72 × 359,269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,584.36x = 448,862,455,854.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,862,455,854.49/832,584.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,119.49

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