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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,858.40, 1,237,232.40 and 425,135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,858.40, 1,237,232.40 and 425,135.20 is: 636,902.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,858.40 : 1,237,232.40 = 425,135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,858.40/1,237,232.40 = 425,135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,858.40x = 1,237,232.40 × 425,135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,858.40x = 525,991,043,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,991,043,820.48/825,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,902.21

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