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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,662.79, 1,236,293.12 and 397,498.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,662.79, 1,236,293.12 and 397,498.53 is: 596,633.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,662.79 : 1,236,293.12 = 397,498.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,662.79/1,236,293.12 = 397,498.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,662.79x = 1,236,293.12 × 397,498.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,662.79x = 491,424,697,849.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,424,697,849.11/823,662.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,633.36

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