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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,758.71, 1,240,150.52 and 287,032.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,758.71, 1,240,150.52 and 287,032.12 is: 430,552.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,758.71 : 1,240,150.52 = 287,032.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,758.71/1,240,150.52 = 287,032.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,758.71x = 1,240,150.52 × 287,032.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,758.71x = 355,963,032,874.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,963,032,874.70/826,758.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,552.50

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