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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,459.20, 1,244,188.80 and 409,555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,459.20, 1,244,188.80 and 409,555.20 is: 614,332.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,459.20 : 1,244,188.80 = 409,555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,459.20/1,244,188.80 = 409,555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,459.20x = 1,244,188.80 × 409,555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,459.20x = 509,563,992,821.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,563,992,821.76/829,459.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,332.80

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