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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,445.28, 1,244,124.18 and 408,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,445.28, 1,244,124.18 and 408,579 is: 612,846.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,445.28 : 1,244,124.18 = 408,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,445.28/1,244,124.18 = 408,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,445.28x = 1,244,124.18 × 408,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,445.28x = 508,323,013,340.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,323,013,340.22/829,445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,846.95

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