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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,967.20, 1,235,950.80 and 325,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,967.20, 1,235,950.80 and 325,266.40 is: 487,899.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,967.20 : 1,235,950.80 = 325,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,967.20/1,235,950.80 = 325,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,967.20x = 1,235,950.80 × 325,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,967.20x = 402,013,267,293.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,013,267,293.12/823,967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,899.60

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