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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,875.52, 1,237,976.64 and 559,662.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,875.52, 1,237,976.64 and 559,662.96 is: 838,927.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,875.52 : 1,237,976.64 = 559,662.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,875.52/1,237,976.64 = 559,662.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,875.52x = 1,237,976.64 × 559,662.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,875.52x = 692,849,670,753.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,849,670,753.25/825,875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,927.48

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