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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,574.36, 1,238,476.32 and 292,968.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,574.36, 1,238,476.32 and 292,968.76 is: 439,493.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,574.36 : 1,238,476.32 = 292,968.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,574.36/1,238,476.32 = 292,968.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,574.36x = 1,238,476.32 × 292,968.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,574.36x = 362,834,871,759.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,834,871,759.76/825,574.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,493.87

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