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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,422.36, 1,158,738.78 and 499,825

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,422.36, 1,158,738.78 and 499,825 is: 689,958.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,422.36 : 1,158,738.78 = 499,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,422.36/1,158,738.78 = 499,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,422.36x = 1,158,738.78 × 499,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,422.36x = 579,166,610,713.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,166,610,713.50/839,422.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,958.52

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