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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,508.08, 1,238,262.39 and 544,959.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,508.08, 1,238,262.39 and 544,959.72 is: 817,439.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,508.08 : 1,238,262.39 = 544,959.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,508.08/1,238,262.39 = 544,959.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,508.08x = 1,238,262.39 × 544,959.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,508.08x = 674,803,125,340.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,803,125,340.93/825,508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,439.76

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