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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,002.20, 1,242,003.31 and 267,036.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,002.20, 1,242,003.31 and 267,036.70 is: 400,555.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,002.20 : 1,242,003.31 = 267,036.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,002.20/1,242,003.31 = 267,036.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,002.20x = 1,242,003.31 × 267,036.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,002.20x = 331,660,465,291.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,660,465,291.48/828,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,555.05

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