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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252,237.34, 1,879,252.85 and 533,083.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252,237.34, 1,879,252.85 and 533,083.25 is: 800,006.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252,237.34 : 1,879,252.85 = 533,083.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252,237.34/1,879,252.85 = 533,083.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252,237.34x = 1,879,252.85 × 533,083.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252,237.34x = 1,001,798,218,882.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,798,218,882.48/1,252,237.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,006.66

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