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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,004.16, 1,243,195.20 and 267,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,004.16, 1,243,195.20 and 267,888 is: 401,731.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,004.16 : 1,243,195.20 = 267,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,004.16/1,243,195.20 = 267,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,004.16x = 1,243,195.20 × 267,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,004.16x = 333,037,075,737.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,037,075,737.60/829,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,731.49

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