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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833,262.62, 1,249,952.66 and 412,425.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833,262.62, 1,249,952.66 and 412,425.50 is: 618,667.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833,262.62 : 1,249,952.66 = 412,425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833,262.62/1,249,952.66 = 412,425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833,262.62x = 1,249,952.66 × 412,425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833,262.62x = 515,512,348,714.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,512,348,714.70/833,262.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,667.32

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