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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,546.38, 1,238,635.76 and 470,825.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,546.38, 1,238,635.76 and 470,825.97 is: 705,564.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,546.38 : 1,238,635.76 = 470,825.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,546.38/1,238,635.76 = 470,825.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,546.38x = 1,238,635.76 × 470,825.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,546.38x = 583,181,880,824.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,181,880,824.56/826,546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,564.62

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