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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,465.40, 1,235,255.70 and 324,764.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,465.40, 1,235,255.70 and 324,764.60 is: 487,169.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,465.40 : 1,235,255.70 = 324,764.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,465.40/1,235,255.70 = 324,764.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,465.40x = 1,235,255.70 × 324,764.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,465.40x = 401,167,323,308.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,167,323,308.22/823,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,169.62

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