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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,905.23, 1,249,358.00 and 300,426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,905.23, 1,249,358.00 and 300,426.20 is: 450,639.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,905.23 : 1,249,358.00 = 300,426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,905.23/1,249,358.00 = 300,426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,905.23x = 1,249,358.00 × 300,426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,905.23x = 375,339,868,630.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,339,868,630.68/832,905.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,639.35

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