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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,901.78, 1,235,856.78 and 291,423.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,901.78, 1,235,856.78 and 291,423.29 is: 437,136.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,901.78 : 1,235,856.78 = 291,423.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,901.78/1,235,856.78 = 291,423.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,901.78x = 1,235,856.78 × 291,423.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,901.78x = 360,157,448,796.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,157,448,796.41/823,901.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,136.39

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