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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,038.40, 1,246,193.10 and 381,609.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,038.40, 1,246,193.10 and 381,609.90 is: 572,247.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,038.40 : 1,246,193.10 = 381,609.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,038.40/1,246,193.10 = 381,609.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,038.40x = 1,246,193.10 × 381,609.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,038.40x = 475,559,624,271.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,559,624,271.69/831,038.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,247.47

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