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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833,613, 1,248,421.50 and 427,737.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833,613, 1,248,421.50 and 427,737.12 is: 640,580.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833,613 : 1,248,421.50 = 427,737.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833,613/1,248,421.50 = 427,737.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833,613x = 1,248,421.50 × 427,737.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833,613x = 533,996,216,956.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,996,216,956.08/833,613
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,580.48

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