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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,562.97, 1,238,660.42 and 470,842.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,562.97, 1,238,660.42 and 470,842.47 is: 705,589.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,562.97 : 1,238,660.42 = 470,842.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,562.97/1,238,660.42 = 470,842.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,562.97x = 1,238,660.42 × 470,842.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,562.97x = 583,213,929,289.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,213,929,289.83/826,562.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,589.23

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