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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,082.40, 1,236,697.20 and 523,706.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,082.40, 1,236,697.20 and 523,706.40 is: 786,878.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,082.40 : 1,236,697.20 = 523,706.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,082.40/1,236,697.20 = 523,706.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,082.40x = 1,236,697.20 × 523,706.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,082.40x = 647,666,238,502.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,666,238,502.08/823,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,878.98

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