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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,999.80, 1,241,999.70 and 450,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,999.80, 1,241,999.70 and 450,086.20 is: 675,129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,999.80 : 1,241,999.70 = 450,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,999.80/1,241,999.70 = 450,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,999.80x = 1,241,999.70 × 450,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,999.80x = 559,006,925,374.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,006,925,374.14/827,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,129.30

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