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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,287.80, 1,241,702.70 and 561,182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,287.80, 1,241,702.70 and 561,182.20 is: 841,279.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,287.80 : 1,241,702.70 = 561,182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,287.80/1,241,702.70 = 561,182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,287.80x = 1,241,702.70 × 561,182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,287.80x = 696,821,452,931.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,821,452,931.94/828,287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,279.39

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