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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,237.66, 1,237,751.19 and 319,452.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,237.66, 1,237,751.19 and 319,452.50 is: 479,137.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,237.66 : 1,237,751.19 = 319,452.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,237.66/1,237,751.19 = 319,452.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,237.66x = 1,237,751.19 × 319,452.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,237.66x = 395,402,715,117.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,402,715,117.85/825,237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,137.99

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