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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,729.99, 1,255,720.02 and 410,674.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,729.99, 1,255,720.02 and 410,674.50 is: 615,582.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,729.99 : 1,255,720.02 = 410,674.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,729.99/1,255,720.02 = 410,674.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,729.99x = 1,255,720.02 × 410,674.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,729.99x = 515,692,191,353.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,692,191,353.49/837,729.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,582.82

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