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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,510.24, 1,244,463 and 268,544.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,510.24, 1,244,463 and 268,544.76 is: 402,881.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,510.24 : 1,244,463 = 268,544.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,510.24/1,244,463 = 268,544.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,510.24x = 1,244,463 × 268,544.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,510.24x = 334,194,017,663.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,194,017,663.88/829,510.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,881.12

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