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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,462.96, 1,255,688.64 and 375,756.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,462.96, 1,255,688.64 and 375,756.60 is: 563,407.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,462.96 : 1,255,688.64 = 375,756.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,462.96/1,255,688.64 = 375,756.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,462.96x = 1,255,688.64 × 375,756.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,462.96x = 471,833,294,025.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,833,294,025.02/837,462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,407.96

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