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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,218.74, 1,259,925.52 and 498,284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,218.74, 1,259,925.52 and 498,284.48 is: 748,078.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,218.74 : 1,259,925.52 = 498,284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,218.74/1,259,925.52 = 498,284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,218.74x = 1,259,925.52 × 498,284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,218.74x = 627,801,332,571.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,801,332,571.93/839,218.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,078.31

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