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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,007.80, 1,242,011.70 and 259,436.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,007.80, 1,242,011.70 and 259,436.40 is: 389,154.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,007.80 : 1,242,011.70 = 259,436.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,007.80/1,242,011.70 = 259,436.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,007.80x = 1,242,011.70 × 259,436.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,007.80x = 322,223,044,205.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,223,044,205.88/828,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,154.60

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