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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,915.64, 1,249,428.18 and 334,214.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,915.64, 1,249,428.18 and 334,214.84 is: 501,344.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,915.64 : 1,249,428.18 = 334,214.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,915.64/1,249,428.18 = 334,214.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,915.64x = 1,249,428.18 × 334,214.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,915.64x = 417,577,439,270.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,577,439,270.19/832,915.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,344.22

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