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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,005.60, 1,242,008.40 and 602,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,005.60, 1,242,008.40 and 602,307.20 is: 903,460.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,005.60 : 1,242,008.40 = 602,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,005.60/1,242,008.40 = 602,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,005.60x = 1,242,008.40 × 602,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,005.60x = 748,070,601,780.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,070,601,780.48/828,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903,460.80

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