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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,648.26, 1,244,653.83 and 268,739.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,648.26, 1,244,653.83 and 268,739.46 is: 403,167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,648.26 : 1,244,653.83 = 268,739.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,648.26/1,244,653.83 = 268,739.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,648.26x = 1,244,653.83 × 268,739.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,648.26x = 334,487,598,161.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,487,598,161.13/829,648.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,167.96

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