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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830,266.24, 1,245,574.32 and 269,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830,266.24, 1,245,574.32 and 269,257 is: 403,942.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830,266.24 : 1,245,574.32 = 269,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830,266.24/1,245,574.32 = 269,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830,266.24x = 1,245,574.32 × 269,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830,266.24x = 335,379,604,680.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,379,604,680.24/830,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,942.24

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