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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,845.60, 1,249,268.40 and 359,200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,845.60, 1,249,268.40 and 359,200.80 is: 538,801.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,845.60 : 1,249,268.40 = 359,200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,845.60/1,249,268.40 = 359,200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,845.60x = 1,249,268.40 × 359,200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,845.60x = 448,738,208,694.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,738,208,694.72/832,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,801.20

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