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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,427.80, 1,235,141.70 and 262,462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,427.80, 1,235,141.70 and 262,462.30 is: 393,693.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,427.80 : 1,235,141.70 = 262,462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,427.80/1,235,141.70 = 262,462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,427.80x = 1,235,141.70 × 262,462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,427.80x = 324,178,131,407.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,178,131,407.91/823,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,693.45

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