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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,425.24, 1,244,335.68 and 268,459.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,425.24, 1,244,335.68 and 268,459.92 is: 402,753.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,425.24 : 1,244,335.68 = 268,459.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,425.24/1,244,335.68 = 268,459.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,425.24x = 1,244,335.68 × 268,459.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,425.24x = 334,054,257,105.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,054,257,105.95/829,425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,753.91

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