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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,737.20, 1,235,605.80 and 657,849.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,737.20, 1,235,605.80 and 657,849.20 is: 986,773.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,737.20 : 1,235,605.80 = 657,849.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,737.20/1,235,605.80 = 657,849.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,737.20x = 1,235,605.80 × 657,849.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,737.20x = 812,842,287,045.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,842,287,045.36/823,737.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,773.80

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