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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,450.40, 1,235,233.20 and 324,749.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,450.40, 1,235,233.20 and 324,749.60 is: 487,147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,450.40 : 1,235,233.20 = 324,749.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,450.40/1,235,233.20 = 324,749.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,450.40x = 1,235,233.20 × 324,749.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,450.40x = 401,141,487,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,141,487,606.72/823,450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,147.12

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