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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,829.20, 1,240,243.80 and 574,886.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,829.20, 1,240,243.80 and 574,886.80 is: 862,330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,829.20 : 1,240,243.80 = 574,886.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,829.20/1,240,243.80 = 574,886.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,829.20x = 1,240,243.80 × 574,886.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,829.20x = 712,999,789,401.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,999,789,401.84/826,829.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,330.20

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