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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,676.26, 1,244,695.84 and 268,767.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,676.26, 1,244,695.84 and 268,767.46 is: 403,209.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,676.26 : 1,244,695.84 = 268,767.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,676.26/1,244,695.84 = 268,767.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,676.26x = 1,244,695.84 × 268,767.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,676.26x = 334,533,739,389.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,533,739,389.37/829,676.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,209.97

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