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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,237.45, 1,242,320.04 and 259,605.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,237.45, 1,242,320.04 and 259,605.58 is: 389,397.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,237.45 : 1,242,320.04 = 259,605.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,237.45/1,242,320.04 = 259,605.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,237.45x = 1,242,320.04 × 259,605.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,237.45x = 322,513,215,178.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,513,215,178.84/828,237.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,397.04

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