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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,813.70, 1,238,720.55 and 264,904.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,813.70, 1,238,720.55 and 264,904.90 is: 397,357.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,813.70 : 1,238,720.55 = 264,904.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,813.70/1,238,720.55 = 264,904.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,813.70x = 1,238,720.55 × 264,904.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,813.70x = 328,143,143,425.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,143,143,425.70/825,813.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,357.35

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