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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,956.10, 1,242,512.55 and 355,560.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,956.10, 1,242,512.55 and 355,560.90 is: 532,946.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,956.10 : 1,242,512.55 = 355,560.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,956.10/1,242,512.55 = 355,560.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,956.10x = 1,242,512.55 × 355,560.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,956.10x = 441,788,880,539.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,788,880,539.30/828,956.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,946.05

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