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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,130.12, 1,254,314.94 and 482,442.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,130.12, 1,254,314.94 and 482,442.28 is: 722,867.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,130.12 : 1,254,314.94 = 482,442.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,130.12/1,254,314.94 = 482,442.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,130.12x = 1,254,314.94 × 482,442.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,130.12x = 605,134,559,491.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,134,559,491.66/837,130.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,867.98

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