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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,608.16, 1,248,966 and 292,798.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,608.16, 1,248,966 and 292,798.24 is: 439,216.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,608.16 : 1,248,966 = 292,798.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,608.16/1,248,966 = 292,798.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,608.16x = 1,248,966 × 292,798.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,608.16x = 365,695,046,619.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,695,046,619.84/832,608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,216.27

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