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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,419.80, 1,238,129.70 and 541,984.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,419.80, 1,238,129.70 and 541,984.60 is: 812,976.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,419.80 : 1,238,129.70 = 541,984.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,419.80/1,238,129.70 = 541,984.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,419.80x = 1,238,129.70 × 541,984.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,419.80x = 671,047,230,202.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,047,230,202.62/825,419.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,976.90

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