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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,808.39, 1,249,212.40 and 454,047.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,808.39, 1,249,212.40 and 454,047.66 is: 681,071.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,808.39 : 1,249,212.40 = 454,047.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,808.39/1,249,212.40 = 454,047.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,808.39x = 1,249,212.40 × 454,047.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,808.39x = 567,201,972,474.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,201,972,474.99/832,808.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,071.40

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