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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,819.60, 1,238,729.40 and 452,571.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,819.60, 1,238,729.40 and 452,571.60 is: 678,857.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,819.60 : 1,238,729.40 = 452,571.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,819.60/1,238,729.40 = 452,571.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,819.60x = 1,238,729.40 × 452,571.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,819.60x = 560,613,746,525.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,613,746,525.04/825,819.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,857.40

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