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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,738, 1,239,792.12 and 489,873.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,738, 1,239,792.12 and 489,873.68 is: 734,623.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,738 : 1,239,792.12 = 489,873.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,738/1,239,792.12 = 489,873.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,738x = 1,239,792.12 × 489,873.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,738x = 607,341,528,259.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,341,528,259.40/826,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,623.94

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