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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,883.20, 1,238,824.80 and 264,974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,883.20, 1,238,824.80 and 264,974.40 is: 397,461.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,883.20 : 1,238,824.80 = 264,974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,883.20/1,238,824.80 = 264,974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,883.20x = 1,238,824.80 × 264,974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,883.20x = 328,256,858,085.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,256,858,085.12/825,883.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,461.60

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