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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,233.61, 1,138,981.52 and 538,255.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,233.61, 1,138,981.52 and 538,255.47 is: 742,896.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,233.61 : 1,138,981.52 = 538,255.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,233.61/1,138,981.52 = 538,255.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,233.61x = 1,138,981.52 × 538,255.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,233.61x = 613,063,034,714.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,063,034,714.55/825,233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,896.35

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