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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,985.74, 1,237,368.60 and 465,053.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,985.74, 1,237,368.60 and 465,053.34 is: 696,673.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,985.74 : 1,237,368.60 = 465,053.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,985.74/1,237,368.60 = 465,053.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,985.74x = 1,237,368.60 × 465,053.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,985.74x = 575,442,400,241.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,442,400,241.12/825,985.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,673.53

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