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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,529.40, 1,235,351.70 and 324,828.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,529.40, 1,235,351.70 and 324,828.60 is: 487,265.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,529.40 : 1,235,351.70 = 324,828.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,529.40/1,235,351.70 = 324,828.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,529.40x = 1,235,351.70 × 324,828.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,529.40x = 401,277,563,218.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,277,563,218.62/823,529.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,265.62

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