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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,612.84, 1,248,942.96 and 263,996.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,612.84, 1,248,942.96 and 263,996.49 is: 396,002.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,612.84 : 1,248,942.96 = 263,996.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,612.84/1,248,942.96 = 263,996.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,612.84x = 1,248,942.96 × 263,996.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,612.84x = 329,716,550,085.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,716,550,085.51/832,612.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,002.24

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