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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,124.40, 1,236,760.20 and 523,748.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,124.40, 1,236,760.20 and 523,748.40 is: 786,942.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,124.40 : 1,236,760.20 = 523,748.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,124.40/1,236,760.20 = 523,748.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,124.40x = 1,236,760.20 × 523,748.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,124.40x = 647,751,175,933.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,751,175,933.68/823,124.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,942.02

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