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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,833.70, 1,233,806.74 and 373,309.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,833.70, 1,233,806.74 and 373,309.28 is: 559,762.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,833.70 : 1,233,806.74 = 373,309.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,833.70/1,233,806.74 = 373,309.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,833.70x = 1,233,806.74 × 373,309.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,833.70x = 460,591,505,768.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,591,505,768.55/822,833.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,762.57

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