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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,632, 1,256,851.20 and 416,944.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,632, 1,256,851.20 and 416,944.64 is: 625,617.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,632 : 1,256,851.20 = 416,944.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,632/1,256,851.20 = 416,944.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,632x = 1,256,851.20 × 416,944.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,632x = 524,037,371,117.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,037,371,117.57/837,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,617.66

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