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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,396.39, 1,244,292 and 268,430.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,396.39, 1,244,292 and 268,430.89 is: 402,710.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,396.39 : 1,244,292 = 268,430.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,396.39/1,244,292 = 268,430.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,396.39x = 1,244,292 × 268,430.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,396.39x = 334,006,408,979.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,006,408,979.88/829,396.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,710.23

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