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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,016.30, 1,242,024.45 and 259,444.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,016.30, 1,242,024.45 and 259,444.90 is: 389,167.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,016.30 : 1,242,024.45 = 259,444.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,016.30/1,242,024.45 = 259,444.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,016.30x = 1,242,024.45 × 259,444.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,016.30x = 322,236,909,227.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,236,909,227.81/828,016.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,167.35

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