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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,828.40, 1,234,187.40 and 423,105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,828.40, 1,234,187.40 and 423,105.20 is: 633,859.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,828.40 : 1,234,187.40 = 423,105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,828.40/1,234,187.40 = 423,105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,828.40x = 1,234,187.40 × 423,105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,828.40x = 522,191,106,714.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,191,106,714.48/823,828.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,859.07

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