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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,328.16, 1,241,191.68 and 287,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,328.16, 1,241,191.68 and 287,506 is: 431,328.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,328.16 : 1,241,191.68 = 287,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,328.16/1,241,191.68 = 287,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,328.16x = 1,241,191.68 × 287,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,328.16x = 356,850,055,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,850,055,150.08/827,328.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,328.31

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