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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,357.60, 1,240,912.55 and 429,260.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,357.60, 1,240,912.55 and 429,260.17 is: 643,048.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,357.60 : 1,240,912.55 = 429,260.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,357.60/1,240,912.55 = 429,260.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,357.60x = 1,240,912.55 × 429,260.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,357.60x = 532,674,332,168.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,674,332,168.13/828,357.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,048.77

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