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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,749.93, 1,248,583.59 and 327,360.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,749.93, 1,248,583.59 and 327,360.36 is: 490,827.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,749.93 : 1,248,583.59 = 327,360.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,749.93/1,248,583.59 = 327,360.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,749.93x = 1,248,583.59 × 327,360.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,749.93x = 408,736,773,512.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,736,773,512.49/832,749.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,827.75

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