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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,716.64, 1,249,247.76 and 334,119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,716.64, 1,249,247.76 and 334,119.52 is: 501,248.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,716.64 : 1,249,247.76 = 334,119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,716.64/1,249,247.76 = 334,119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,716.64x = 1,249,247.76 × 334,119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,716.64x = 417,398,061,932.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,398,061,932.28/832,716.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,248.61

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