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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,625.59, 1,253,618.28 and 259,237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,625.59, 1,253,618.28 and 259,237.18 is: 388,911.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,625.59 : 1,253,618.28 = 259,237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,625.59/1,253,618.28 = 259,237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,625.59x = 1,253,618.28 × 259,237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,625.59x = 324,984,467,703.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,984,467,703.65/835,625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,911.58

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