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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,859.39, 1,255,203.35 and 495,277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,859.39, 1,255,203.35 and 495,277.18 is: 741,978.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,859.39 : 1,255,203.35 = 495,277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,859.39/1,255,203.35 = 495,277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,859.39x = 1,255,203.35 × 495,277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,859.39x = 621,673,566,762.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,673,566,762.15/837,859.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,978.40

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