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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,858.60, 1,248,996.30 and 433,366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,858.60, 1,248,996.30 and 433,366.60 is: 649,898.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,858.60 : 1,248,996.30 = 433,366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,858.60/1,248,996.30 = 433,366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,858.60x = 1,248,996.30 × 433,366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,858.60x = 541,273,279,943.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,273,279,943.58/832,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,898.17

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