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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,254.65, 1,232,820.72 and 438,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,254.65, 1,232,820.72 and 438,061 is: 656,792.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,254.65 : 1,232,820.72 = 438,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,254.65/1,232,820.72 = 438,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,254.65x = 1,232,820.72 × 438,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,254.65x = 540,050,677,423.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,050,677,423.92/822,254.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,792.49

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