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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,253.95, 1,234,171.23 and 318,169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,253.95, 1,234,171.23 and 318,169.27 is: 476,979.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,253.95 : 1,234,171.23 = 318,169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,253.95/1,234,171.23 = 318,169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,253.95x = 1,234,171.23 × 318,169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,253.95x = 392,675,359,304.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,675,359,304.10/823,253.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,979.62

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