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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,683.40, 1,238,525.10 and 264,774.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,683.40, 1,238,525.10 and 264,774.60 is: 397,161.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,683.40 : 1,238,525.10 = 264,774.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,683.40/1,238,525.10 = 264,774.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,683.40x = 1,238,525.10 × 264,774.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,683.40x = 327,929,987,942.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,929,987,942.46/825,683.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,161.90

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