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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,023.56, 1,239,035.40 and 293,565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,023.56, 1,239,035.40 and 293,565.60 is: 440,348.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,023.56 : 1,239,035.40 = 293,565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,023.56/1,239,035.40 = 293,565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,023.56x = 1,239,035.40 × 293,565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,023.56x = 363,738,170,622.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,738,170,622.24/826,023.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,348.42

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