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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,863.36, 1,249,528.32 and 334,577.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,863.36, 1,249,528.32 and 334,577.28 is: 501,959.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,863.36 : 1,249,528.32 = 334,577.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,863.36/1,249,528.32 = 334,577.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,863.36x = 1,249,528.32 × 334,577.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,863.36x = 418,063,786,588.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,063,786,588.57/832,863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,959.63

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