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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,828.40, 1,285,242.60 and 502,242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,828.40, 1,285,242.60 and 502,242.80 is: 753,364.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,828.40 : 1,285,242.60 = 502,242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,828.40/1,285,242.60 = 502,242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,828.40x = 1,285,242.60 × 502,242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,828.40x = 645,503,842,103.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,503,842,103.28/856,828.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,364.20

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