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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,002.60, 1,242,003.90 and 379,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,002.60, 1,242,003.90 and 379,230.20 is: 568,845.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,002.60 : 1,242,003.90 = 379,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,002.60/1,242,003.90 = 379,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,002.60x = 1,242,003.90 × 379,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,002.60x = 471,005,387,397.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,005,387,397.78/828,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,845.30

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