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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,664.16, 1,248,163.20 and 383,709.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,664.16, 1,248,163.20 and 383,709.24 is: 575,179.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,664.16 : 1,248,163.20 = 383,709.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,664.16/1,248,163.20 = 383,709.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,664.16x = 1,248,163.20 × 383,709.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,664.16x = 478,931,752,867.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,931,752,867.97/832,664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,179.98

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