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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,085.78, 1,241,242.80 and 428,324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,085.78, 1,241,242.80 and 428,324.08 is: 642,027.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,085.78 : 1,241,242.80 = 428,324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,085.78/1,241,242.80 = 428,324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,085.78x = 1,241,242.80 × 428,324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,085.78x = 531,654,180,366.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,654,180,366.62/828,085.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,027.91

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