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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,693.40, 1,238,540.10 and 264,784.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,693.40, 1,238,540.10 and 264,784.60 is: 397,176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,693.40 : 1,238,540.10 = 264,784.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,693.40/1,238,540.10 = 264,784.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,693.40x = 1,238,540.10 × 264,784.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,693.40x = 327,946,344,962.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,946,344,962.46/825,693.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,176.90

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