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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,266.70, 1,234,537.17 and 262,357.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,266.70, 1,234,537.17 and 262,357.90 is: 393,421.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,266.70 : 1,234,537.17 = 262,357.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,266.70/1,234,537.17 = 262,357.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,266.70x = 1,234,537.17 × 262,357.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,266.70x = 323,890,579,393.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,890,579,393.14/823,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,421.21

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