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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,937.72, 1,238,414.49 and 286,016.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,937.72, 1,238,414.49 and 286,016.63 is: 428,854.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,937.72 : 1,238,414.49 = 286,016.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,937.72/1,238,414.49 = 286,016.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,937.72x = 1,238,414.49 × 286,016.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,937.72x = 354,207,132,780.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,207,132,780.90/825,937.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,854.53

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