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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,338.84, 1,274,633.22 and 377,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,338.84, 1,274,633.22 and 377,247 is: 565,482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,338.84 : 1,274,633.22 = 377,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,338.84/1,274,633.22 = 377,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,338.84x = 1,274,633.22 × 377,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,338.84x = 480,851,558,345.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,851,558,345.34/850,338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,482.29

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