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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,627.59, 1,253,621.28 and 259,239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,627.59, 1,253,621.28 and 259,239.18 is: 388,914.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,627.59 : 1,253,621.28 = 259,239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,627.59/1,253,621.28 = 259,239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,627.59x = 1,253,621.28 × 259,239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,627.59x = 324,987,752,657.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,987,752,657.75/835,627.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,914.58

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