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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,970.23, 1,233,078.05 and 253,304.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,970.23, 1,233,078.05 and 253,304.06 is: 379,993.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,970.23 : 1,233,078.05 = 253,304.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,970.23/1,233,078.05 = 253,304.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,970.23x = 1,233,078.05 × 253,304.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,970.23x = 312,343,668,929.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,343,668,929.97/821,970.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,993.90

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