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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,002.70, 1,242,004.05 and 408,098.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,002.70, 1,242,004.05 and 408,098.70 is: 612,148.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,002.70 : 1,242,004.05 = 408,098.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,002.70/1,242,004.05 = 408,098.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,002.70x = 1,242,004.05 × 408,098.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,002.70x = 506,860,238,199.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,860,238,199.74/828,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,148.05

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