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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,429.26, 1,251,458.46 and 385,525.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,429.26, 1,251,458.46 and 385,525.14 is: 577,509.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,429.26 : 1,251,458.46 = 385,525.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,429.26/1,251,458.46 = 385,525.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,429.26x = 1,251,458.46 × 385,525.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,429.26x = 482,468,697,995.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,468,697,995.68/835,429.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,509.94

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