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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,997.52, 1,249,496.45 and 300,518.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,997.52, 1,249,496.45 and 300,518.38 is: 450,777.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,997.52 : 1,249,496.45 = 300,518.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,997.52/1,249,496.45 = 300,518.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,997.52x = 1,249,496.45 × 300,518.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,997.52x = 375,496,648,969.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,496,648,969.75/832,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,777.63

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