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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,627.32, 1,248,996.60 and 292,818.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,627.32, 1,248,996.60 and 292,818.84 is: 439,247.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,627.32 : 1,248,996.60 = 292,818.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,627.32/1,248,996.60 = 292,818.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,627.32x = 1,248,996.60 × 292,818.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,627.32x = 365,729,735,575.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,729,735,575.94/832,627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,247.82

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