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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,870.52, 1,237,969.14 and 559,657.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,870.52, 1,237,969.14 and 559,657.96 is: 838,919.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,870.52 : 1,237,969.14 = 559,657.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,870.52/1,237,969.14 = 559,657.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,870.52x = 1,237,969.14 × 559,657.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,870.52x = 692,839,283,435.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,839,283,435.35/825,870.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,919.98

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