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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,831.63, 1,233,803.66 and 373,307.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,831.63, 1,233,803.66 and 373,307.21 is: 559,759.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,831.63 : 1,233,803.66 = 373,307.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,831.63/1,233,803.66 = 373,307.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,831.63x = 1,233,803.66 × 373,307.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,831.63x = 460,587,803,220.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,587,803,220.36/822,831.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,759.48

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