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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,367.88, 1,255,483.26 and 426,026.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,367.88, 1,255,483.26 and 426,026.18 is: 638,750.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,367.88 : 1,255,483.26 = 426,026.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,367.88/1,255,483.26 = 426,026.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,367.88x = 1,255,483.26 × 426,026.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,367.88x = 534,868,737,311.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,868,737,311.75/837,367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,750.00

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