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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,512.40, 1,235,729.40 and 350,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,512.40, 1,235,729.40 and 350,117.20 is: 525,371.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,512.40 : 1,235,729.40 = 350,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,512.40/1,235,729.40 = 350,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,512.40x = 1,235,729.40 × 350,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,512.40x = 432,650,117,485.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,650,117,485.68/823,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,371.71

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