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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,629.60, 1,235,444.40 and 491,853.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,629.60, 1,235,444.40 and 491,853.60 is: 737,780.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,629.60 : 1,235,444.40 = 491,853.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,629.60/1,235,444.40 = 491,853.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,629.60x = 1,235,444.40 × 491,853.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,629.60x = 607,657,775,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,657,775,739.84/823,629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,780.40

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