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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,626.20, 1,238,772.90 and 404,972.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,626.20, 1,238,772.90 and 404,972.60 is: 606,887.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,626.20 : 1,238,772.90 = 404,972.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,626.20/1,238,772.90 = 404,972.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,626.20x = 1,238,772.90 × 404,972.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,626.20x = 501,669,082,122.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,669,082,122.54/826,626.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,887.47

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