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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,496.82, 1,238,368.25 and 292,973.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,496.82, 1,238,368.25 and 292,973.25 is: 439,503.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,496.82 : 1,238,368.25 = 292,973.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,496.82/1,238,368.25 = 292,973.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,496.82x = 1,238,368.25 × 292,973.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,496.82x = 362,808,774,627.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,808,774,627.65/825,496.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,503.54

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