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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,972.44, 1,248,514.10 and 382,763.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,972.44, 1,248,514.10 and 382,763.03 is: 573,710.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,972.44 : 1,248,514.10 = 382,763.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,972.44/1,248,514.10 = 382,763.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,972.44x = 1,248,514.10 × 382,763.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,972.44x = 477,885,036,223.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,885,036,223.60/832,972.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,710.50

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