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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,684.65, 1,235,053.90 and 438,959.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,684.65, 1,235,053.90 and 438,959.85 is: 658,187.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,684.65 : 1,235,053.90 = 438,959.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,684.65/1,235,053.90 = 438,959.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,684.65x = 1,235,053.90 × 438,959.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,684.65x = 542,139,074,685.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,139,074,685.92/823,684.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,187.66

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