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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,201.83, 1,236,929.13 and 277,572.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,201.83, 1,236,929.13 and 277,572.92 is: 416,065.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,201.83 : 1,236,929.13 = 277,572.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,201.83/1,236,929.13 = 277,572.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,201.83x = 1,236,929.13 × 277,572.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,201.83x = 343,338,030,829.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,338,030,829.92/825,201.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,065.52

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