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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,881.10, 1,249,904.85 and 359,905.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,881.10, 1,249,904.85 and 359,905.90 is: 540,110.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,881.10 : 1,249,904.85 = 359,905.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,881.10/1,249,904.85 = 359,905.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,881.10x = 1,249,904.85 × 359,905.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,881.10x = 449,848,129,953.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,848,129,953.62/832,881.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,110.86

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