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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,247.59, 1,253,007.08 and 258,736.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,247.59, 1,253,007.08 and 258,736.24 is: 388,146.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,247.59 : 1,253,007.08 = 258,736.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,247.59/1,253,007.08 = 258,736.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,247.59x = 1,253,007.08 × 258,736.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,247.59x = 324,198,338,086.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,198,338,086.90/835,247.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,146.39

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