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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,271.94, 1,237,920.87 and 375,974.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,271.94, 1,237,920.87 and 375,974.66 is: 563,967.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,271.94 : 1,237,920.87 = 375,974.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,271.94/1,237,920.87 = 375,974.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,271.94x = 1,237,920.87 × 375,974.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,271.94x = 465,426,882,709.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,426,882,709.86/825,271.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,967.90

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