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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,911.60, 1,249,367.40 and 359,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,911.60, 1,249,367.40 and 359,266.80 is: 538,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,911.60 : 1,249,367.40 = 359,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,911.60/1,249,367.40 = 359,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,911.60x = 1,249,367.40 × 359,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,911.60x = 448,856,227,822.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,856,227,822.32/832,911.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,900.20

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