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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,002.02, 1,242,003.04 and 267,036.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,002.02, 1,242,003.04 and 267,036.52 is: 400,554.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,002.02 : 1,242,003.04 = 267,036.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,002.02/1,242,003.04 = 267,036.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,002.02x = 1,242,003.04 × 267,036.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,002.02x = 331,660,169,631.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,660,169,631.02/828,002.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,554.78

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