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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,140.16, 1,239,339.96 and 352,828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,140.16, 1,239,339.96 and 352,828 is: 529,297.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,140.16 : 1,239,339.96 = 352,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,140.16/1,239,339.96 = 352,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,140.16x = 1,239,339.96 × 352,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,140.16x = 437,273,839,406.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,273,839,406.88/826,140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,297.40

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