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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,621.20, 1,238,765.40 and 404,967.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,621.20, 1,238,765.40 and 404,967.60 is: 606,879.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,621.20 : 1,238,765.40 = 404,967.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,621.20/1,238,765.40 = 404,967.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,621.20x = 1,238,765.40 × 404,967.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,621.20x = 501,659,851,001.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,659,851,001.04/826,621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,879.97

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