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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,819.61, 1,238,852.54 and 293,295.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,819.61, 1,238,852.54 and 293,295.91 is: 439,987.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,819.61 : 1,238,852.54 = 293,295.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,819.61/1,238,852.54 = 293,295.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,819.61x = 1,238,852.54 × 293,295.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,819.61x = 363,350,383,075.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,350,383,075.11/825,819.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,987.59

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