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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,663.29, 1,236,293.87 and 397,499.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,663.29, 1,236,293.87 and 397,499.03 is: 596,634.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,663.29 : 1,236,293.87 = 397,499.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,663.29/1,236,293.87 = 397,499.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,663.29x = 1,236,293.87 × 397,499.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,663.29x = 491,425,614,119.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,425,614,119.95/823,663.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,634.11

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