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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,115.01, 1,242,172.70 and 259,496.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,115.01, 1,242,172.70 and 259,496.01 is: 389,244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,115.01 : 1,242,172.70 = 259,496.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,115.01/1,242,172.70 = 259,496.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,115.01x = 1,242,172.70 × 259,496.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,115.01x = 322,338,858,083.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,338,858,083.45/828,115.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,244.07

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