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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824,855.08, 1,237,134.28 and 375,471.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824,855.08, 1,237,134.28 and 375,471.40 is: 563,139.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824,855.08 : 1,237,134.28 = 375,471.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824,855.08/1,237,134.28 = 375,471.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824,855.08x = 1,237,134.28 × 375,471.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824,855.08x = 464,508,540,099.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,508,540,099.59/824,855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,139.58

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