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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,468.11, 1,239,136.21 and 420,875.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,468.11, 1,239,136.21 and 420,875.21 is: 631,024.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,468.11 : 1,239,136.21 = 420,875.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,468.11/1,239,136.21 = 420,875.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,468.11x = 1,239,136.21 × 420,875.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,468.11x = 521,521,709,256.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,521,709,256.15/826,468.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,024.60

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