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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,662.29, 1,236,292.37 and 397,498.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,662.29, 1,236,292.37 and 397,498.03 is: 596,632.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,662.29 : 1,236,292.37 = 397,498.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,662.29/1,236,292.37 = 397,498.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,662.29x = 1,236,292.37 × 397,498.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,662.29x = 491,423,781,579.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,423,781,579.03/823,662.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,632.61

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