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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,482.40, 1,244,223.60 and 356,087.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,482.40, 1,244,223.60 and 356,087.20 is: 534,130.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,482.40 : 1,244,223.60 = 356,087.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,482.40/1,244,223.60 = 356,087.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,482.40x = 1,244,223.60 × 356,087.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,482.40x = 443,052,097,897.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,052,097,897.92/829,482.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,130.80

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