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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,875.20, 1,238,812.80 and 264,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,875.20, 1,238,812.80 and 264,966.40 is: 397,449.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,875.20 : 1,238,812.80 = 264,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,875.20/1,238,812.80 = 264,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,875.20x = 1,238,812.80 × 264,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,875.20x = 328,243,767,889.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,243,767,889.92/825,875.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,449.60

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