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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,335.78, 1,253,002.24 and 302,855.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,335.78, 1,253,002.24 and 302,855.95 is: 454,283.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,335.78 : 1,253,002.24 = 302,855.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,335.78/1,253,002.24 = 302,855.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,335.78x = 1,253,002.24 × 302,855.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,335.78x = 379,479,183,747.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,479,183,747.33/835,335.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,283.41

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