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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,624, 1,247,513.76 and 270,507.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,624, 1,247,513.76 and 270,507.84 is: 405,787.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,624 : 1,247,513.76 = 270,507.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,624/1,247,513.76 = 270,507.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,624x = 1,247,513.76 × 270,507.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,624x = 337,462,252,587.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,462,252,587.88/831,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,787.05

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