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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,774.74, 1,248,975.24 and 383,063.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,774.74, 1,248,975.24 and 383,063.70 is: 574,509.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,774.74 : 1,248,975.24 = 383,063.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,774.74/1,248,975.24 = 383,063.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,774.74x = 1,248,975.24 × 383,063.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,774.74x = 478,437,076,642.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,437,076,642.79/832,774.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,509.59

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