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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,319.82, 1,237,983.83 and 375,726.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,319.82, 1,237,983.83 and 375,726.16 is: 563,591.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,319.82 : 1,237,983.83 = 375,726.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,319.82/1,237,983.83 = 375,726.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,319.82x = 1,237,983.83 × 375,726.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,319.82x = 465,142,910,587.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,142,910,587.99/825,319.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,591.11

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