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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,932.62, 1,238,403.21 and 286,010.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,932.62, 1,238,403.21 and 286,010.92 is: 428,844.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,932.62 : 1,238,403.21 = 286,010.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,932.62/1,238,403.21 = 286,010.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,932.62x = 1,238,403.21 × 286,010.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,932.62x = 354,196,841,423.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,196,841,423.05/825,932.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,844.72

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