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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,623.52, 1,255,132.10 and 275,658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,623.52, 1,255,132.10 and 275,658 is: 413,551.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,623.52 : 1,255,132.10 = 275,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,623.52/1,255,132.10 = 275,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,623.52x = 1,255,132.10 × 275,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,623.52x = 345,987,204,421.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,987,204,421.80/836,623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,551.85

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