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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,927.73, 1,238,730.81 and 377,029.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,927.73, 1,238,730.81 and 377,029.73 is: 564,787.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,927.73 : 1,238,730.81 = 377,029.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,927.73/1,238,730.81 = 377,029.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,927.73x = 1,238,730.81 × 377,029.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,927.73x = 467,038,342,836.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,038,342,836.98/826,927.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,787.38

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