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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834,217.08, 1,251,638.34 and 385,153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834,217.08, 1,251,638.34 and 385,153.08 is: 577,874.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834,217.08 : 1,251,638.34 = 385,153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834,217.08/1,251,638.34 = 385,153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834,217.08x = 1,251,638.34 × 385,153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834,217.08x = 482,072,361,697.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,072,361,697.09/834,217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,874.00

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