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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,249.73, 1,277,156.62 and 625,833.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,249.73, 1,277,156.62 and 625,833.94 is: 937,856.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,249.73 : 1,277,156.62 = 625,833.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,249.73/1,277,156.62 = 625,833.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,249.73x = 1,277,156.62 × 625,833.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,249.73x = 799,287,959,491.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,287,959,491.68/852,249.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937,856.51

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