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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,170.40, 1,242,255.60 and 267,204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,170.40, 1,242,255.60 and 267,204.90 is: 400,807.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,170.40 : 1,242,255.60 = 267,204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,170.40/1,242,255.60 = 267,204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,170.40x = 1,242,255.60 × 267,204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,170.40x = 331,936,783,372.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,936,783,372.44/828,170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,807.35

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