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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,444.60, 1,256,166.90 and 601,248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,444.60, 1,256,166.90 and 601,248.60 is: 901,872.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,444.60 : 1,256,166.90 = 601,248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,444.60/1,256,166.90 = 601,248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,444.60x = 1,256,166.90 × 601,248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,444.60x = 755,268,589,991.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,268,589,991.34/837,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,872.90

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