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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,481.93, 1,239,241.21 and 320,451.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,481.93, 1,239,241.21 and 320,451.75 is: 480,490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,481.93 : 1,239,241.21 = 320,451.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,481.93/1,239,241.21 = 320,451.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,481.93x = 1,239,241.21 × 320,451.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,481.93x = 397,117,014,416.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,117,014,416.62/826,481.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,490.86

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