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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,484.80, 1,242,714.51 and 372,754.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,484.80, 1,242,714.51 and 372,754.14 is: 559,125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,484.80 : 1,242,714.51 = 372,754.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,484.80/1,242,714.51 = 372,754.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,484.80x = 1,242,714.51 × 372,754.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,484.80x = 463,226,978,440.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,226,978,440.57/828,484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,125.50

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