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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,845.60, 1,238,768.40 and 452,597.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,845.60, 1,238,768.40 and 452,597.60 is: 678,896.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,845.60 : 1,238,768.40 = 452,597.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,845.60/1,238,768.40 = 452,597.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,845.60x = 1,238,768.40 × 452,597.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,845.60x = 560,663,604,795.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,663,604,795.84/825,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,896.40

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