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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,899.24, 1,249,445.52 and 406,131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,899.24, 1,249,445.52 and 406,131.84 is: 609,244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,899.24 : 1,249,445.52 = 406,131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,899.24/1,249,445.52 = 406,131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,899.24x = 1,249,445.52 × 406,131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,899.24x = 507,439,608,017.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,439,608,017.36/832,899.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,244.89

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