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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,247.40, 1,236,138.30 and 449,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,247.40, 1,236,138.30 and 449,999.40 is: 675,691.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,247.40 : 1,236,138.30 = 449,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,247.40/1,236,138.30 = 449,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,247.40x = 1,236,138.30 × 449,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,247.40x = 556,261,493,317.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,261,493,317.02/823,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,691.77

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