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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,151.68, 1,238,983.84 and 378,250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,151.68, 1,238,983.84 and 378,250.34 is: 566,578.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,151.68 : 1,238,983.84 = 378,250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,151.68/1,238,983.84 = 378,250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,151.68x = 1,238,983.84 × 378,250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,151.68x = 468,646,058,734.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,646,058,734.51/827,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,578.14

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