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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,534.22, 1,235,514.33 and 482,265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,534.22, 1,235,514.33 and 482,265.90 is: 723,523.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,534.22 : 1,235,514.33 = 482,265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,534.22/1,235,514.33 = 482,265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,534.22x = 1,235,514.33 × 482,265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,534.22x = 595,846,430,320.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,846,430,320.35/823,534.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,523.58

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