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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,449.28, 1,244,838.24 and 430,204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,449.28, 1,244,838.24 and 430,204.48 is: 645,651.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,449.28 : 1,244,838.24 = 430,204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,449.28/1,244,838.24 = 430,204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,449.28x = 1,244,838.24 × 430,204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,449.28x = 535,534,987,723.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,534,987,723.32/829,449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,651.28

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