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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,537.63, 1,235,519.43 and 482,269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,537.63, 1,235,519.43 and 482,269.24 is: 723,528.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,537.63 : 1,235,519.43 = 482,269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,537.63/1,235,519.43 = 482,269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,537.63x = 1,235,519.43 × 482,269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,537.63x = 595,853,016,247.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,853,016,247.22/823,537.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,528.58

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