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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,897.06, 1,238,728.95 and 264,858.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,897.06, 1,238,728.95 and 264,858.66 is: 397,250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,897.06 : 1,238,728.95 = 264,858.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,897.06/1,238,728.95 = 264,858.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,897.06x = 1,238,728.95 × 264,858.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,897.06x = 328,088,089,800.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,088,089,800.21/825,897.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,250.58

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