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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,033.40, 1,232,817.30 and 447,785.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,033.40, 1,232,817.30 and 447,785.40 is: 672,369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,033.40 : 1,232,817.30 = 447,785.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,033.40/1,232,817.30 = 447,785.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,033.40x = 1,232,817.30 × 447,785.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,033.40x = 552,037,587,807.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,037,587,807.42/821,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,369.22

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