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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,014.40, 1,242,021.60 and 295,552.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,014.40, 1,242,021.60 and 295,552.80 is: 443,329.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,014.40 : 1,242,021.60 = 295,552.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,014.40/1,242,021.60 = 295,552.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,014.40x = 1,242,021.60 × 295,552.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,014.40x = 367,082,961,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,082,961,540.48/828,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,329.20

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