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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,249.11, 1,277,155.69 and 625,833.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,249.11, 1,277,155.69 and 625,833.32 is: 937,855.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,249.11 : 1,277,155.69 = 625,833.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,249.11/1,277,155.69 = 625,833.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,249.11x = 1,277,155.69 × 625,833.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,249.11x = 799,286,577,679.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,286,577,679.23/852,249.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937,855.58

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