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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,616.52, 1,255,121.60 and 275,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,616.52, 1,255,121.60 and 275,651 is: 413,541.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,616.52 : 1,255,121.60 = 275,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,616.52/1,255,121.60 = 275,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,616.52x = 1,255,121.60 × 275,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,616.52x = 345,975,524,161.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,975,524,161.60/836,616.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,541.35

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