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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,880.56, 1,237,984.16 and 559,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,880.56, 1,237,984.16 and 559,668 is: 838,935.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,880.56 : 1,237,984.16 = 559,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,880.56/1,237,984.16 = 559,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,880.56x = 1,237,984.16 × 559,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,880.56x = 692,860,118,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,860,118,858.88/825,880.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,935.01

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