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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,849.09, 1,237,937.18 and 559,636.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,849.09, 1,237,937.18 and 559,636.65 is: 838,888.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,849.09 : 1,237,937.18 = 559,636.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,849.09/1,237,937.18 = 559,636.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,849.09x = 1,237,937.18 × 559,636.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,849.09x = 692,795,013,527.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,795,013,527.46/825,849.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,888.15

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