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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,033.40, 1,241,175.30 and 472,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,033.40, 1,241,175.30 and 472,281.40 is: 707,923.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,033.40 : 1,241,175.30 = 472,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,033.40/1,241,175.30 = 472,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,033.40x = 1,241,175.30 × 472,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,033.40x = 586,184,008,329.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,184,008,329.42/828,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,923.14

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