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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,196.61, 1,234,085.35 and 318,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,196.61, 1,234,085.35 and 318,112 is: 476,893.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,196.61 : 1,234,085.35 = 318,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,196.61/1,234,085.35 = 318,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,196.61x = 1,234,085.35 × 318,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,196.61x = 392,577,358,859.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,577,358,859.20/823,196.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,893.80

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