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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,383.61, 1,252,874.71 and 385,672.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,383.61, 1,252,874.71 and 385,672.42 is: 578,415.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,383.61 : 1,252,874.71 = 385,672.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,383.61/1,252,874.71 = 385,672.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,383.61x = 1,252,874.71 × 385,672.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,383.61x = 483,199,221,362.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,199,221,362.50/835,383.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,415.97

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