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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,281.60, 1,242,422.40 and 355,014.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,281.60, 1,242,422.40 and 355,014.80 is: 532,522.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,281.60 : 1,242,422.40 = 355,014.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,281.60/1,242,422.40 = 355,014.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,281.60x = 1,242,422.40 × 355,014.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,281.60x = 441,078,339,851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,078,339,851.52/828,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,522.20

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