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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,004.80, 1,242,007.20 and 576,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,004.80, 1,242,007.20 and 576,062.40 is: 864,093.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,004.80 : 1,242,007.20 = 576,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,004.80/1,242,007.20 = 576,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,004.80x = 1,242,007.20 × 576,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,004.80x = 715,473,648,449.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,473,648,449.28/828,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,093.60

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