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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,979.60, 1,236,768.48 and 397,815.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,979.60, 1,236,768.48 and 397,815.92 is: 597,109.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,979.60 : 1,236,768.48 = 397,815.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,979.60/1,236,768.48 = 397,815.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,979.60x = 1,236,768.48 × 397,815.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,979.60x = 492,006,190,698.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,006,190,698.20/823,979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,109.67

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