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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,775.24, 1,248,975.99 and 383,064.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,775.24, 1,248,975.99 and 383,064.20 is: 574,510.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,775.24 : 1,248,975.99 = 383,064.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,775.24/1,248,975.99 = 383,064.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,775.24x = 1,248,975.99 × 383,064.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,775.24x = 478,437,988,428.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,437,988,428.56/832,775.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,510.34

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