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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,659.61, 1,238,574.43 and 285,914.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,659.61, 1,238,574.43 and 285,914.84 is: 428,901.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,659.61 : 1,238,574.43 = 285,914.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,659.61/1,238,574.43 = 285,914.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,659.61x = 1,238,574.43 × 285,914.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,659.61x = 354,126,809,639.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,126,809,639.27/825,659.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,901.70

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