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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,197.61, 1,234,086.85 and 318,113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,197.61, 1,234,086.85 and 318,113 is: 476,895.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,197.61 : 1,234,086.85 = 318,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,197.61/1,234,086.85 = 318,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,197.61x = 1,234,086.85 × 318,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,197.61x = 392,579,070,114.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,579,070,114.05/823,197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,895.30

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