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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,445.91, 1,234,312.53 and 318,353.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,445.91, 1,234,312.53 and 318,353.80 is: 477,199.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,445.91 : 1,234,312.53 = 318,353.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,445.91/1,234,312.53 = 318,353.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,445.91x = 1,234,312.53 × 318,353.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,445.91x = 392,948,084,313.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,948,084,313.11/823,445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,199.63

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