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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,551.78, 1,244,524.50 and 268,586.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,551.78, 1,244,524.50 and 268,586.28 is: 402,943.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,551.78 : 1,244,524.50 = 268,586.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,551.78/1,244,524.50 = 268,586.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,551.78x = 1,244,524.50 × 268,586.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,551.78x = 334,262,205,823.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,262,205,823.86/829,551.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,943.15

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