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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,552.82, 1,233,930.78 and 401,510.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,552.82, 1,233,930.78 and 401,510.50 is: 602,315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,552.82 : 1,233,930.78 = 401,510.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,552.82/1,233,930.78 = 401,510.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,552.82x = 1,233,930.78 × 401,510.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,552.82x = 495,436,164,443.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,436,164,443.19/822,552.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,315.32

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