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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,122.47, 1,242,183.99 and 259,547.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,122.47, 1,242,183.99 and 259,547.69 is: 389,321.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,122.47 : 1,242,183.99 = 259,547.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,122.47/1,242,183.99 = 259,547.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,122.47x = 1,242,183.99 × 259,547.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,122.47x = 322,405,977,650.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,405,977,650.83/828,122.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,321.62

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