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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,230.40, 1,234,845.60 and 349,931.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,230.40, 1,234,845.60 and 349,931.20 is: 524,896.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,230.40 : 1,234,845.60 = 349,931.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,230.40/1,234,845.60 = 349,931.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,230.40x = 1,234,845.60 × 349,931.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,230.40x = 432,111,002,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,111,002,622.72/823,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,896.80

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