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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,145.80, 1,242,218.70 and 778,282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,145.80, 1,242,218.70 and 778,282.20 is: 1,167,423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,145.80 : 1,242,218.70 = 778,282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,145.80/1,242,218.70 = 778,282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,145.80x = 1,242,218.70 × 778,282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,145.80x = 966,796,702,717.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,796,702,717.14/828,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167,423.30

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