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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,290.92, 1,259,308.52 and 439,836.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,290.92, 1,259,308.52 and 439,836.72 is: 659,950.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,290.92 : 1,259,308.52 = 439,836.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,290.92/1,259,308.52 = 439,836.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,290.92x = 1,259,308.52 × 439,836.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,290.92x = 553,890,126,705.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,890,126,705.67/839,290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,950.10

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