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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,552.78, 1,244,526 and 268,587.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,552.78, 1,244,526 and 268,587.28 is: 402,944.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,552.78 : 1,244,526 = 268,587.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,552.78/1,244,526 = 268,587.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,552.78x = 1,244,526 × 268,587.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,552.78x = 334,263,853,229.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,263,853,229.28/829,552.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,944.65

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