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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,252.95, 1,234,169.73 and 318,168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,252.95, 1,234,169.73 and 318,168.27 is: 476,978.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,252.95 : 1,234,169.73 = 318,168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,252.95/1,234,169.73 = 318,168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,252.95x = 1,234,169.73 × 318,168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,252.95x = 392,673,647,880.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,673,647,880.47/823,252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,978.12

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