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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,005.80, 1,242,008.70 and 237,029.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,005.80, 1,242,008.70 and 237,029.80 is: 355,544.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,005.80 : 1,242,008.70 = 237,029.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,005.80/1,242,008.70 = 237,029.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,005.80x = 1,242,008.70 × 237,029.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,005.80x = 294,393,073,759.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,393,073,759.26/828,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,544.70

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