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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,855.40, 1,237,227.90 and 425,132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,855.40, 1,237,227.90 and 425,132.20 is: 636,897.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,855.40 : 1,237,227.90 = 425,132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,855.40/1,237,227.90 = 425,132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,855.40x = 1,237,227.90 × 425,132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,855.40x = 525,985,419,028.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,985,419,028.38/825,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,897.72

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