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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,447.30, 1,239,938.79 and 405,427.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,447.30, 1,239,938.79 and 405,427.93 is: 608,273.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,447.30 : 1,239,938.79 = 405,427.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,447.30/1,239,938.79 = 405,427.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,447.30x = 1,239,938.79 × 405,427.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,447.30x = 502,705,816,956.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,705,816,956.41/826,447.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,273.29

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