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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,237.24, 1,235,002.76 and 291,067.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,237.24, 1,235,002.76 and 291,067.24 is: 436,652.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,237.24 : 1,235,002.76 = 291,067.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,237.24/1,235,002.76 = 291,067.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,237.24x = 1,235,002.76 × 291,067.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,237.24x = 359,468,844,745.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,468,844,745.58/823,237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,652.80

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