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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,766.40, 1,294,149.60 and 826,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,766.40, 1,294,149.60 and 826,363.20 is: 1,239,544.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,766.40 : 1,294,149.60 = 826,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,766.40/1,294,149.60 = 826,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,766.40x = 1,294,149.60 × 826,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,766.40x = 1,069,437,604,734.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,437,604,734.72/862,766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239,544.80

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