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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,068.40, 1,231,602.60 and 485,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,068.40, 1,231,602.60 and 485,145.20 is: 727,717.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,068.40 : 1,231,602.60 = 485,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,068.40/1,231,602.60 = 485,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,068.40x = 1,231,602.60 × 485,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,068.40x = 597,506,089,697.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,506,089,697.52/821,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,717.80

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