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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,768.74, 1,248,966.24 and 383,057.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,768.74, 1,248,966.24 and 383,057.70 is: 574,500.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,768.74 : 1,248,966.24 = 383,057.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,768.74/1,248,966.24 = 383,057.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,768.74x = 1,248,966.24 × 383,057.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,768.74x = 478,426,135,272.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,426,135,272.05/832,768.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,500.59

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