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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,876.52, 1,237,978.14 and 559,663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,876.52, 1,237,978.14 and 559,663.96 is: 838,928.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,876.52 : 1,237,978.14 = 559,663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,876.52/1,237,978.14 = 559,663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,876.52x = 1,237,978.14 × 559,663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,876.52x = 692,851,748,225.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,851,748,225.83/825,876.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,928.98

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