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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,732.64, 1,249,271.76 and 334,135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,732.64, 1,249,271.76 and 334,135.52 is: 501,272.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,732.64 : 1,249,271.76 = 334,135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,732.64/1,249,271.76 = 334,135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,732.64x = 1,249,271.76 × 334,135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,732.64x = 417,426,069,148.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,426,069,148.92/832,732.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,272.62

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