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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,291.92, 1,234,099.80 and 374,331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,291.92, 1,234,099.80 and 374,331.60 is: 561,116.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,291.92 : 1,234,099.80 = 374,331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,291.92/1,234,099.80 = 374,331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,291.92x = 1,234,099.80 × 374,331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,291.92x = 461,962,552,693.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,962,552,693.68/823,291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,116.34

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