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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,725.80, 1,241,804.70 and 266,773.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,725.80, 1,241,804.70 and 266,773.80 is: 400,230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,725.80 : 1,241,804.70 = 266,773.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,725.80/1,241,804.70 = 266,773.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,725.80x = 1,241,804.70 × 266,773.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,725.80x = 331,280,958,676.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,280,958,676.86/827,725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,230.32

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