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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,651, 1,247,288.37 and 381,939.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,651, 1,247,288.37 and 381,939.56 is: 572,822.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,651 : 1,247,288.37 = 381,939.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,651/1,247,288.37 = 381,939.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,651x = 1,247,288.37 × 381,939.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,651x = 476,388,764,994.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,388,764,994.48/831,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,822.93

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