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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,117.26, 1,242,438.33 and 295,626.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,117.26, 1,242,438.33 and 295,626.50 is: 443,533.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,117.26 : 1,242,438.33 = 295,626.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,117.26/1,242,438.33 = 295,626.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,117.26x = 1,242,438.33 × 295,626.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,117.26x = 367,297,694,963.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,297,694,963.75/828,117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,533.44

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