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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,924.30, 1,244,042.55 and 323,727.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,924.30, 1,244,042.55 and 323,727.30 is: 485,847.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,924.30 : 1,244,042.55 = 323,727.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,924.30/1,244,042.55 = 323,727.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,924.30x = 1,244,042.55 × 323,727.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,924.30x = 402,730,535,796.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,730,535,796.62/828,924.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,847.18

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