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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,114.20, 1,235,597.70 and 659,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,114.20, 1,235,597.70 and 659,226.20 is: 987,182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,114.20 : 1,235,597.70 = 659,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,114.20/1,235,597.70 = 659,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,114.20x = 1,235,597.70 × 659,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,114.20x = 814,538,376,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,538,376,499.74/825,114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,182.59

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