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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,786.74, 1,248,993.24 and 383,075.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,786.74, 1,248,993.24 and 383,075.70 is: 574,527.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,786.74 : 1,248,993.24 = 383,075.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,786.74/1,248,993.24 = 383,075.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,786.74x = 1,248,993.24 × 383,075.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,786.74x = 478,458,959,708.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,458,959,708.27/832,786.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,527.59

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