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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,870.36, 1,249,538.82 and 334,584.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,870.36, 1,249,538.82 and 334,584.28 is: 501,970.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,870.36 : 1,249,538.82 = 334,584.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,870.36/1,249,538.82 = 334,584.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,870.36x = 1,249,538.82 × 334,584.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,870.36x = 418,076,046,421.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,076,046,421.75/832,870.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,970.13

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