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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,973.04, 1,235,648.52 and 380,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,973.04, 1,235,648.52 and 380,430 is: 570,501.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,973.04 : 1,235,648.52 = 380,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,973.04/1,235,648.52 = 380,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,973.04x = 1,235,648.52 × 380,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,973.04x = 470,077,766,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,077,766,463.60/823,973.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,501.39

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