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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,999.20, 1,240,498.80 and 617,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,999.20, 1,240,498.80 and 617,047.20 is: 925,570.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,999.20 : 1,240,498.80 = 617,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,999.20/1,240,498.80 = 617,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,999.20x = 1,240,498.80 × 617,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,999.20x = 765,446,311,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,446,311,143.36/826,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,570.80

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