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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,240.51, 1,239,098.32 and 265,143.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,240.51, 1,239,098.32 and 265,143.79 is: 397,631.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,240.51 : 1,239,098.32 = 265,143.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,240.51/1,239,098.32 = 265,143.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,240.51x = 1,239,098.32 × 265,143.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,240.51x = 328,539,224,747.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,539,224,747.43/826,240.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,631.47

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