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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,222.88, 1,239,881.76 and 472,491.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,222.88, 1,239,881.76 and 472,491.48 is: 708,193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,222.88 : 1,239,881.76 = 472,491.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,222.88/1,239,881.76 = 472,491.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,222.88x = 1,239,881.76 × 472,491.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,222.88x = 585,833,567,807.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,833,567,807.41/827,222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,193.14

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