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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,667.60, 1,238,501.40 and 265,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,667.60, 1,238,501.40 and 265,104.40 is: 397,656.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,667.60 : 1,238,501.40 = 265,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,667.60/1,238,501.40 = 265,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,667.60x = 1,238,501.40 × 265,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,667.60x = 328,332,170,546.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,332,170,546.16/825,667.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,656.60

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