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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,016.40, 1,242,024.60 and 259,402.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,016.40, 1,242,024.60 and 259,402.26 is: 389,103.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,016.40 : 1,242,024.60 = 259,402.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,016.40/1,242,024.60 = 259,402.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,016.40x = 1,242,024.60 × 259,402.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,016.40x = 322,183,988,215.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,183,988,215.60/828,016.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,103.39

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