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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,022.60, 1,248,033.90 and 823,728.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,022.60, 1,248,033.90 and 823,728.20 is: 1,235,592.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,022.60 : 1,248,033.90 = 823,728.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,022.60/1,248,033.90 = 823,728.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,022.60x = 1,248,033.90 × 823,728.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,022.60x = 1,028,040,717,985.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,040,717,985.98/832,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235,592.30

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