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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,154.20, 1,242,231.30 and 576,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,154.20, 1,242,231.30 and 576,211.80 is: 864,317.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,154.20 : 1,242,231.30 = 576,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,154.20/1,242,231.30 = 576,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,154.20x = 1,242,231.30 × 576,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,154.20x = 715,788,333,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,788,333,389.34/828,154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,317.70

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