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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,525.33, 1,235,500.97 and 482,256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,525.33, 1,235,500.97 and 482,256.96 is: 723,510.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,525.33 : 1,235,500.97 = 482,256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,525.33/1,235,500.97 = 482,256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,525.33x = 1,235,500.97 × 482,256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,525.33x = 595,828,939,457.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,828,939,457.97/823,525.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,510.16

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