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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,007.54, 1,259,608.92 and 498,073.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,007.54, 1,259,608.92 and 498,073.38 is: 747,761.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,007.54 : 1,259,608.92 = 498,073.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,007.54/1,259,608.92 = 498,073.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,007.54x = 1,259,608.92 × 498,073.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,007.54x = 627,377,672,262.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,377,672,262.55/839,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,761.66

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