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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,944.66, 1,239,629.54 and 265,585.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,944.66, 1,239,629.54 and 265,585.50 is: 398,125.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,944.66 : 1,239,629.54 = 265,585.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,944.66/1,239,629.54 = 265,585.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,944.66x = 1,239,629.54 × 265,585.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,944.66x = 329,227,629,867.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,227,629,867.74/826,944.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,125.35

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