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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,846.40, 1,243,269.60 and 355,451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,846.40, 1,243,269.60 and 355,451.20 is: 533,176.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,846.40 : 1,243,269.60 = 355,451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,846.40/1,243,269.60 = 355,451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,846.40x = 1,243,269.60 × 355,451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,846.40x = 441,921,671,243.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,921,671,243.52/828,846.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,176.80

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