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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,852.56, 1,237,849.20 and 524,466.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,852.56, 1,237,849.20 and 524,466.84 is: 788,018.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,852.56 : 1,237,849.20 = 524,466.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,852.56/1,237,849.20 = 524,466.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,852.56x = 1,237,849.20 × 524,466.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,852.56x = 649,210,858,320.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,210,858,320.53/823,852.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,018.26

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