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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,203.80, 1,242,305.70 and 295,979.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,203.80, 1,242,305.70 and 295,979.80 is: 443,969.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,203.80 : 1,242,305.70 = 295,979.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,203.80/1,242,305.70 = 295,979.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,203.80x = 1,242,305.70 × 295,979.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,203.80x = 367,697,392,624.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,697,392,624.86/828,203.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,969.70

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