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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,273.27, 1,237,501.65 and 292,714.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,273.27, 1,237,501.65 and 292,714.47 is: 438,926.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,273.27 : 1,237,501.65 = 292,714.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,273.27/1,237,501.65 = 292,714.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,273.27x = 1,237,501.65 × 292,714.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,273.27x = 362,234,639,603.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,234,639,603.88/825,273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,926.90

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