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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,215.78, 1,239,323.70 and 265,643.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,215.78, 1,239,323.70 and 265,643.94 is: 398,465.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,215.78 : 1,239,323.70 = 265,643.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,215.78/1,239,323.70 = 265,643.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,215.78x = 1,239,323.70 × 265,643.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,215.78x = 329,218,830,603.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,218,830,603.38/826,215.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,465.92

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