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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,710.40, 1,238,565.60 and 264,801.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,710.40, 1,238,565.60 and 264,801.60 is: 397,202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,710.40 : 1,238,565.60 = 264,801.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,710.40/1,238,565.60 = 264,801.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,710.40x = 1,238,565.60 × 264,801.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,710.40x = 327,974,152,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,974,152,584.96/825,710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,202.40

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