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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,158.40, 1,242,237.60 and 295,696.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,158.40, 1,242,237.60 and 295,696.80 is: 443,545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,158.40 : 1,242,237.60 = 295,696.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,158.40/1,242,237.60 = 295,696.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,158.40x = 1,242,237.60 × 295,696.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,158.40x = 367,325,683,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,325,683,159.68/828,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,545.20

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