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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,670.89, 1,249,163.98 and 264,195.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,670.89, 1,249,163.98 and 264,195.07 is: 396,342.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,670.89 : 1,249,163.98 = 264,195.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,670.89/1,249,163.98 = 264,195.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,670.89x = 1,249,163.98 × 264,195.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,670.89x = 330,022,961,354.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,022,961,354.18/832,670.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,342.62

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