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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,208.66, 1,234,854.40 and 262,286.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,208.66, 1,234,854.40 and 262,286.90 is: 393,443.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,208.66 : 1,234,854.40 = 262,286.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,208.66/1,234,854.40 = 262,286.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,208.66x = 1,234,854.40 × 262,286.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,208.66x = 323,886,132,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,886,132,527.36/823,208.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,443.54

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