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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,555.50, 1,255,825.86 and 375,848.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,555.50, 1,255,825.86 and 375,848.79 is: 563,545.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,555.50 : 1,255,825.86 = 375,848.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,555.50/1,255,825.86 = 375,848.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,555.50x = 1,255,825.86 × 375,848.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,555.50x = 472,000,629,931.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,000,629,931.71/837,555.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,545.50

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