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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,382.44, 1,238,423.58 and 450,968.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,382.44, 1,238,423.58 and 450,968.04 is: 676,643.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,382.44 : 1,238,423.58 = 450,968.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,382.44/1,238,423.58 = 450,968.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,382.44x = 1,238,423.58 × 450,968.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,382.44x = 558,489,454,562.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,489,454,562.38/825,382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,643.25

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