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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,288.96, 1,233,574.08 and 282,519.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,288.96, 1,233,574.08 and 282,519.36 is: 423,827.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,288.96 : 1,233,574.08 = 282,519.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,288.96/1,233,574.08 = 282,519.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,288.96x = 1,233,574.08 × 282,519.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,288.96x = 348,508,559,594.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,508,559,594.19/822,288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,827.36

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