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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,758.65, 1,240,150.43 and 287,032.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,758.65, 1,240,150.43 and 287,032.06 is: 430,552.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,758.65 : 1,240,150.43 = 287,032.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,758.65/1,240,150.43 = 287,032.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,758.65x = 1,240,150.43 × 287,032.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,758.65x = 355,962,928,097.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,962,928,097.25/826,758.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,552.41

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