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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,752.92, 1,248,588.08 and 327,363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,752.92, 1,248,588.08 and 327,363.36 is: 490,832.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,752.92 : 1,248,588.08 = 327,363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,752.92/1,248,588.08 = 327,363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,752.92x = 1,248,588.08 × 327,363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,752.92x = 408,741,989,124.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,741,989,124.75/832,752.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,832.25

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