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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,780.94, 1,248,984.57 and 383,069.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,780.94, 1,248,984.57 and 383,069.93 is: 574,518.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,780.94 : 1,248,984.57 = 383,069.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,780.94/1,248,984.57 = 383,069.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,780.94x = 1,248,984.57 × 383,069.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,780.94x = 478,448,431,800.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,448,431,800.98/832,780.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,518.95

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