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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,549.24, 1,238,328.18 and 375,956.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,549.24, 1,238,328.18 and 375,956.58 is: 563,936.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,549.24 : 1,238,328.18 = 375,956.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,549.24/1,238,328.18 = 375,956.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,549.24x = 1,238,328.18 × 375,956.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,549.24x = 465,557,627,470.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,557,627,470.42/825,549.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,936.84

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