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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,996.86, 1,249,336.38 and 406,104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,996.86, 1,249,336.38 and 406,104.18 is: 609,078.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,996.86 : 1,249,336.38 = 406,104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,996.86/1,249,336.38 = 406,104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,996.86x = 1,249,336.38 × 406,104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,996.86x = 507,360,726,144.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,360,726,144.07/832,996.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,078.80

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