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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,298.36, 1,237,947.54 and 544,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,298.36, 1,237,947.54 and 544,750 is: 817,125

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,298.36 : 1,237,947.54 = 544,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,298.36/1,237,947.54 = 544,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,298.36x = 1,237,947.54 × 544,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,298.36x = 674,371,922,415
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,371,922,415/825,298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,125

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