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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,372.44, 1,240,934.76 and 429,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,372.44, 1,240,934.76 and 429,275 is: 643,070.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,372.44 : 1,240,934.76 = 429,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,372.44/1,240,934.76 = 429,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,372.44x = 1,240,934.76 × 429,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,372.44x = 532,702,269,099
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,702,269,099/828,372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,070.97

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