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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,936.52, 1,248,487.78 and 544,629.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,936.52, 1,248,487.78 and 544,629.26 is: 816,344.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,936.52 : 1,248,487.78 = 544,629.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,936.52/1,248,487.78 = 544,629.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,936.52x = 1,248,487.78 × 544,629.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,936.52x = 679,962,975,740.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,962,975,740.44/832,936.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816,344.29

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