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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,579.76, 1,244,551.12 and 268,670.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,579.76, 1,244,551.12 and 268,670.96 is: 403,065.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,579.76 : 1,244,551.12 = 268,670.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,579.76/1,244,551.12 = 268,670.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,579.76x = 1,244,551.12 × 268,670.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,579.76x = 334,374,744,179.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,374,744,179.48/829,579.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,065.21

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