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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,493.08, 1,238,239.89 and 544,944.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,493.08, 1,238,239.89 and 544,944.72 is: 817,417.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,493.08 : 1,238,239.89 = 544,944.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,493.08/1,238,239.89 = 544,944.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,493.08x = 1,238,239.89 × 544,944.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,493.08x = 674,772,290,148.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,772,290,148.88/825,493.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,417.26

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