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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,554.28, 1,244,528.25 and 268,588.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,554.28, 1,244,528.25 and 268,588.78 is: 402,946.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,554.28 : 1,244,528.25 = 268,588.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,554.28/1,244,528.25 = 268,588.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,554.28x = 1,244,528.25 × 268,588.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,554.28x = 334,266,324,343.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,266,324,343.04/829,554.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,946.90

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