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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,778.61, 1,234,322.42 and 373,531.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,778.61, 1,234,322.42 and 373,531.14 is: 560,366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,778.61 : 1,234,322.42 = 373,531.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,778.61/1,234,322.42 = 373,531.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,778.61x = 1,234,322.42 × 373,531.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,778.61x = 461,057,858,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,057,858,802.50/822,778.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,366.85

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