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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,449.64, 1,238,174.40 and 544,901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,449.64, 1,238,174.40 and 544,901.28 is: 817,351.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,449.64 : 1,238,174.40 = 544,901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,449.64/1,238,174.40 = 544,901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,449.64x = 1,238,174.40 × 544,901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,449.64x = 674,682,815,423.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,682,815,423.23/825,449.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,351.88

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