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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,480.10, 1,238,413.20 and 256,833.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,480.10, 1,238,413.20 and 256,833.10 is: 385,309.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,480.10 : 1,238,413.20 = 256,833.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,480.10/1,238,413.20 = 256,833.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,480.10x = 1,238,413.20 × 256,833.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,480.10x = 318,065,501,236.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,065,501,236.92/825,480.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,309.71

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