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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,648, 1,256,875.20 and 416,960.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,648, 1,256,875.20 and 416,960.64 is: 625,641.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,648 : 1,256,875.20 = 416,960.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,648/1,256,875.20 = 416,960.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,648x = 1,256,875.20 × 416,960.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,648x = 524,067,487,792.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,067,487,792.13/837,648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,641.66

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