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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,443.10, 1,244,164.65 and 268,534.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,443.10, 1,244,164.65 and 268,534.30 is: 402,801.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,443.10 : 1,244,164.65 = 268,534.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,443.10/1,244,164.65 = 268,534.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,443.10x = 1,244,164.65 × 268,534.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,443.10x = 334,100,883,372.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,100,883,372.50/829,443.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,801.45

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