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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,867.60, 1,232,023.80 and 485,166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,867.60, 1,232,023.80 and 485,166.80 is: 727,291.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,867.60 : 1,232,023.80 = 485,166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,867.60/1,232,023.80 = 485,166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,867.60x = 1,232,023.80 × 485,166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,867.60x = 597,737,044,569.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,737,044,569.84/821,867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,291.17

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