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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,002.80, 1,242,004.20 and 574,748.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,002.80, 1,242,004.20 and 574,748.20 is: 862,122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,002.80 : 1,242,004.20 = 574,748.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,002.80/1,242,004.20 = 574,748.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,002.80x = 1,242,004.20 × 574,748.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,002.80x = 713,839,678,342.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,839,678,342.44/828,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,122.30

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