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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,987.39, 1,243,480.68 and 373,045.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,987.39, 1,243,480.68 and 373,045.68 is: 559,568.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,987.39 : 1,243,480.68 = 373,045.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,987.39/1,243,480.68 = 373,045.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,987.39x = 1,243,480.68 × 373,045.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,987.39x = 463,875,095,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,875,095,837.46/828,987.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,568.34

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