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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,898.31, 1,238,730.83 and 264,859.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,898.31, 1,238,730.83 and 264,859.91 is: 397,252.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,898.31 : 1,238,730.83 = 264,859.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,898.31/1,238,730.83 = 264,859.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,898.31x = 1,238,730.83 × 264,859.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,898.31x = 328,090,134,823.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,090,134,823.73/825,898.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,252.46

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