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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,565.25, 1,232,503.40 and 378,333.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,565.25, 1,232,503.40 and 378,333.25 is: 567,571.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,565.25 : 1,232,503.40 = 378,333.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,565.25/1,232,503.40 = 378,333.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,565.25x = 1,232,503.40 × 378,333.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,565.25x = 466,297,016,958.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,297,016,958.05/821,565.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,571.49

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