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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,583.52, 1,233,416.81 and 253,803.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,583.52, 1,233,416.81 and 253,803.14 is: 380,563.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,583.52 : 1,233,416.81 = 253,803.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,583.52/1,233,416.81 = 253,803.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,583.52x = 1,233,416.81 × 253,803.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,583.52x = 313,045,051,870.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,045,051,870.68/822,583.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,563.25

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