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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,501.33, 1,238,374.98 and 292,977.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,501.33, 1,238,374.98 and 292,977.77 is: 439,510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,501.33 : 1,238,374.98 = 292,977.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,501.33/1,238,374.98 = 292,977.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,501.33x = 1,238,374.98 × 292,977.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,501.33x = 362,816,333,872.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,816,333,872.32/825,501.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,510.30

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