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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,485.02, 1,255,676.24 and 552,306.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,485.02, 1,255,676.24 and 552,306.03 is: 828,095.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,485.02 : 1,255,676.24 = 552,306.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,485.02/1,255,676.24 = 552,306.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,485.02x = 1,255,676.24 × 552,306.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,485.02x = 693,517,555,751.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,517,555,751.71/837,485.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,095.47

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