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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,963.57, 1,247,780.50 and 383,067.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,963.57, 1,247,780.50 and 383,067.90 is: 573,836.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,963.57 : 1,247,780.50 = 383,067.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,963.57/1,247,780.50 = 383,067.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,963.57x = 1,247,780.50 × 383,067.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,963.57x = 477,984,654,838.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,984,654,838.28/832,963.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,836.21

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