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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,990.56, 1,257,233.70 and 483,259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,990.56, 1,257,233.70 and 483,259.16 is: 725,031.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,990.56 : 1,257,233.70 = 483,259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,990.56/1,257,233.70 = 483,259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,990.56x = 1,257,233.70 × 483,259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,990.56x = 607,569,706,741.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,569,706,741.00/837,990.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,031.68

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