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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,868.40, 1,235,802.60 and 350,569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,868.40, 1,235,802.60 and 350,569.20 is: 525,853.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,868.40 : 1,235,802.60 = 350,569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,868.40/1,235,802.60 = 350,569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,868.40x = 1,235,802.60 × 350,569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,868.40x = 433,234,328,839.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,234,328,839.92/823,868.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,853.80

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