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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,188.58, 1,241,015.72 and 557,313.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,188.58, 1,241,015.72 and 557,313.59 is: 835,117.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,188.58 : 1,241,015.72 = 557,313.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,188.58/1,241,015.72 = 557,313.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,188.58x = 1,241,015.72 × 557,313.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,188.58x = 691,634,919,954.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,634,919,954.56/828,188.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,117.67

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