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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,272.80, 1,234,909.20 and 486,474.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,272.80, 1,234,909.20 and 486,474.80 is: 729,712.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,272.80 : 1,234,909.20 = 486,474.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,272.80/1,234,909.20 = 486,474.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,272.80x = 1,234,909.20 × 486,474.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,272.80x = 600,752,206,088.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,752,206,088.16/823,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,712.20

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