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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,533.69, 1,233,498.33 and 282,636.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,533.69, 1,233,498.33 and 282,636.86 is: 423,851.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,533.69 : 1,233,498.33 = 282,636.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,533.69/1,233,498.33 = 282,636.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,533.69x = 1,233,498.33 × 282,636.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,533.69x = 348,632,093,580.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,632,093,580.87/822,533.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,851.45

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