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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,936.60, 1,243,404.90 and 268,027.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,936.60, 1,243,404.90 and 268,027.80 is: 402,041.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,936.60 : 1,243,404.90 = 268,027.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,936.60/1,243,404.90 = 268,027.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,936.60x = 1,243,404.90 × 268,027.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,936.60x = 333,267,079,856.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,267,079,856.22/828,936.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,041.70

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