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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,787.94, 1,244,903.40 and 297,362.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,787.94, 1,244,903.40 and 297,362.79 is: 446,123.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,787.94 : 1,244,903.40 = 297,362.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,787.94/1,244,903.40 = 297,362.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,787.94x = 1,244,903.40 × 297,362.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,787.94x = 370,187,948,304.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,187,948,304.49/829,787.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,123.56

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