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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,486.19, 1,239,247.59 and 320,456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,486.19, 1,239,247.59 and 320,456 is: 480,497.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,486.19 : 1,239,247.59 = 320,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,486.19/1,239,247.59 = 320,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,486.19x = 1,239,247.59 × 320,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,486.19x = 397,124,325,701.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,124,325,701.04/826,486.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,497.23

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