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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,891.38, 1,249,836.88 and 359,576.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,891.38, 1,249,836.88 and 359,576.28 is: 539,580.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,891.38 : 1,249,836.88 = 359,576.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,891.38/1,249,836.88 = 359,576.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,891.38x = 1,249,836.88 × 359,576.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,891.38x = 449,411,695,917.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,411,695,917.21/832,891.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,580.20

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