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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,851.34, 1,237,940.55 and 559,638.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,851.34, 1,237,940.55 and 559,638.90 is: 838,891.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,851.34 : 1,237,940.55 = 559,638.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,851.34/1,237,940.55 = 559,638.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,851.34x = 1,237,940.55 × 559,638.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,851.34x = 692,799,687,667.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,799,687,667.40/825,851.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,891.52

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