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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,224.79, 1,233,470.16 and 253,472.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,224.79, 1,233,470.16 and 253,472.82 is: 380,250.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,224.79 : 1,233,470.16 = 253,472.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,224.79/1,233,470.16 = 253,472.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,224.79x = 1,233,470.16 × 253,472.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,224.79x = 312,651,159,841.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,651,159,841.05/822,224.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,250.22

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