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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,377.44, 1,240,942.26 and 429,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,377.44, 1,240,942.26 and 429,280 is: 643,078.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,377.44 : 1,240,942.26 = 429,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,377.44/1,240,942.26 = 429,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,377.44x = 1,240,942.26 × 429,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,377.44x = 532,711,693,372.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,711,693,372.80/828,377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,078.47

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