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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,859.40, 1,237,233.90 and 425,136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,859.40, 1,237,233.90 and 425,136.20 is: 636,903.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,859.40 : 1,237,233.90 = 425,136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,859.40/1,237,233.90 = 425,136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,859.40x = 1,237,233.90 × 425,136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,859.40x = 525,992,918,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,992,918,757.18/825,859.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,903.71

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