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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,948, 1,236,592.44 and 424,702.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,948, 1,236,592.44 and 424,702.94 is: 637,399.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,948 : 1,236,592.44 = 424,702.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,948/1,236,592.44 = 424,702.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,948x = 1,236,592.44 × 424,702.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,948x = 525,184,444,849.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,184,444,849.77/823,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,399.99

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