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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,269.60, 1,234,904.40 and 290,786.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,269.60, 1,234,904.40 and 290,786.40 is: 436,179.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,269.60 : 1,234,904.40 = 290,786.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,269.60/1,234,904.40 = 290,786.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,269.60x = 1,234,904.40 × 290,786.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,269.60x = 359,093,404,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,093,404,820.16/823,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,179.60

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