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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,528.40, 1,256,292.60 and 518,663.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,528.40, 1,256,292.60 and 518,663.80 is: 777,995.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,528.40 : 1,256,292.60 = 518,663.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,528.40/1,256,292.60 = 518,663.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,528.40x = 1,256,292.60 × 518,663.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,528.40x = 651,593,493,827.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,593,493,827.88/837,528.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,995.70

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