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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,916.52, 1,249,073.46 and 300,294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,916.52, 1,249,073.46 and 300,294.54 is: 450,333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,916.52 : 1,249,073.46 = 300,294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,916.52/1,249,073.46 = 300,294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,916.52x = 1,249,073.46 × 300,294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,916.52x = 375,089,940,096.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,089,940,096.91/832,916.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,333.17

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