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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,977.23, 1,248,521.27 and 382,767.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,977.23, 1,248,521.27 and 382,767.82 is: 573,717.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,977.23 : 1,248,521.27 = 382,767.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,977.23/1,248,521.27 = 382,767.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,977.23x = 1,248,521.27 × 382,767.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,977.23x = 477,893,759,706.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,893,759,706.39/832,977.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,717.68

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