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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,951.60, 1,242,505.80 and 355,556.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,951.60, 1,242,505.80 and 355,556.40 is: 532,939.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,951.60 : 1,242,505.80 = 355,556.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,951.60/1,242,505.80 = 355,556.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,951.60x = 1,242,505.80 × 355,556.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,951.60x = 441,780,889,227.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,780,889,227.12/828,951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,939.30

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