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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,226.76, 1,244,103.12 and 296,736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,226.76, 1,244,103.12 and 296,736 is: 445,198.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,226.76 : 1,244,103.12 = 296,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,226.76/1,244,103.12 = 296,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,226.76x = 1,244,103.12 × 296,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,226.76x = 369,170,183,416.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,170,183,416.32/829,226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,198.11

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