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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,227.60, 1,246,052.28 and 269,869.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,227.60, 1,246,052.28 and 269,869.52 is: 404,548.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,227.60 : 1,246,052.28 = 269,869.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,227.60/1,246,052.28 = 269,869.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,227.60x = 1,246,052.28 × 269,869.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,227.60x = 336,271,530,698.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,271,530,698.51/831,227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,548.08

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