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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,720.27, 1,234,234.89 and 373,472.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,720.27, 1,234,234.89 and 373,472.67 is: 560,279.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,720.27 : 1,234,234.89 = 373,472.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,720.27/1,234,234.89 = 373,472.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,720.27x = 1,234,234.89 × 373,472.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,720.27x = 460,952,999,775.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,952,999,775.46/822,720.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,279.13

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