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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,332.82, 1,237,841.60 and 256,720.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,332.82, 1,237,841.60 and 256,720.79 is: 385,032.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,332.82 : 1,237,841.60 = 256,720.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,332.82/1,237,841.60 = 256,720.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,332.82x = 1,237,841.60 × 256,720.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,332.82x = 317,779,675,257.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,779,675,257.86/825,332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,032.16

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