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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,487.19, 1,239,249.09 and 320,457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,487.19, 1,239,249.09 and 320,457 is: 480,498.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,487.19 : 1,239,249.09 = 320,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,487.19/1,239,249.09 = 320,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,487.19x = 1,239,249.09 × 320,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,487.19x = 397,126,045,634.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,126,045,634.13/826,487.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,498.73

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