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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,422.60, 1,247,364.30 and 551,486.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,422.60, 1,247,364.30 and 551,486.60 is: 827,382.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,422.60 : 1,247,364.30 = 551,486.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,422.60/1,247,364.30 = 551,486.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,422.60x = 1,247,364.30 × 551,486.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,422.60x = 687,904,696,768.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,904,696,768.38/831,422.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,382.73

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