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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,698.78, 1,235,074.96 and 438,973.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,698.78, 1,235,074.96 and 438,973.88 is: 658,208.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,698.78 : 1,235,074.96 = 438,973.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,698.78/1,235,074.96 = 438,973.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,698.78x = 1,235,074.96 × 438,973.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,698.78x = 542,165,647,282.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,165,647,282.05/823,698.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,208.63

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