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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,534.69, 1,233,499.83 and 282,637.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,534.69, 1,233,499.83 and 282,637.86 is: 423,852.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,534.69 : 1,233,499.83 = 282,637.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,534.69/1,233,499.83 = 282,637.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,534.69x = 1,233,499.83 × 282,637.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,534.69x = 348,633,750,848.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,633,750,848.37/822,534.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,852.95

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