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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,555.25, 1,255,825.48 and 375,848.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,555.25, 1,255,825.48 and 375,848.53 is: 563,545.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,555.25 : 1,255,825.48 = 375,848.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,555.25/1,255,825.48 = 375,848.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,555.25x = 1,255,825.48 × 375,848.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,555.25x = 472,000,160,594.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,000,160,594.54/837,555.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,545.10

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