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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,225.60, 1,247,023.36 and 387,751.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,225.60, 1,247,023.36 and 387,751.68 is: 581,713.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,225.60 : 1,247,023.36 = 387,751.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,225.60/1,247,023.36 = 387,751.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,225.60x = 1,247,023.36 × 387,751.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,225.60x = 483,535,402,839.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,535,402,839.25/831,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,713.80

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