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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,301.80, 1,237,232.70 and 320,207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,301.80, 1,237,232.70 and 320,207.40 is: 480,031.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,301.80 : 1,237,232.70 = 320,207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,301.80/1,237,232.70 = 320,207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,301.80x = 1,237,232.70 × 320,207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,301.80x = 396,171,066,061.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,171,066,061.98/825,301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,031.75

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