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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,567.52, 1,255,622.28 and 538,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,567.52, 1,255,622.28 and 538,133.20 is: 806,731.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,567.52 : 1,255,622.28 = 538,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,567.52/1,255,622.28 = 538,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,567.52x = 1,255,622.28 × 538,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,567.52x = 675,692,035,527.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,692,035,527.70/837,567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,731.42

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