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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,494.83, 1,238,242.52 and 544,946.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,494.83, 1,238,242.52 and 544,946.47 is: 817,419.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,494.83 : 1,238,242.52 = 544,946.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,494.83/1,238,242.52 = 544,946.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,494.83x = 1,238,242.52 × 544,946.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,494.83x = 674,775,890,277.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,775,890,277.90/825,494.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,419.89

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