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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,039.51, 1,242,321.71 and 295,548.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,039.51, 1,242,321.71 and 295,548.75 is: 443,416.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,039.51 : 1,242,321.71 = 295,548.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,039.51/1,242,321.71 = 295,548.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,039.51x = 1,242,321.71 × 295,548.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,039.51x = 367,166,627,010.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,166,627,010.62/828,039.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,416.80

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