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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,751.80, 1,239,356.70 and 488,370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,751.80, 1,239,356.70 and 488,370.60 is: 732,987.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,751.80 : 1,239,356.70 = 488,370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,751.80/1,239,356.70 = 488,370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,751.80x = 1,239,356.70 × 488,370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,751.80x = 605,265,375,193.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,265,375,193.02/825,751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,987.05

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