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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,591.42, 1,238,501.88 and 292,985.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,591.42, 1,238,501.88 and 292,985.91 is: 439,519.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,591.42 : 1,238,501.88 = 292,985.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,591.42/1,238,501.88 = 292,985.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,591.42x = 1,238,501.88 × 292,985.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,591.42x = 362,863,600,348.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,863,600,348.51/825,591.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,519.59

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