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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,996.52, 1,249,494.95 and 300,517.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,996.52, 1,249,494.95 and 300,517.38 is: 450,776.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,996.52 : 1,249,494.95 = 300,517.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,996.52/1,249,494.95 = 300,517.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,996.52x = 1,249,494.95 × 300,517.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,996.52x = 375,494,947,268.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,494,947,268.85/832,996.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,776.13

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