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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,272.04, 1,277,190 and 625,856.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,272.04, 1,277,190 and 625,856.52 is: 937,890.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,272.04 : 1,277,190 = 625,856.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,272.04/1,277,190 = 625,856.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,272.04x = 1,277,190 × 625,856.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,272.04x = 799,337,688,778.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,337,688,778.80/852,272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937,890.31

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