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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,152.24, 1,241,342.61 and 378,198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,152.24, 1,241,342.61 and 378,198.86 is: 566,893.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,152.24 : 1,241,342.61 = 378,198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,152.24/1,241,342.61 = 378,198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,152.24x = 1,241,342.61 × 378,198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,152.24x = 469,474,359,971.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,474,359,971.43/828,152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,893.79

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