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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,705.38, 1,253,731.41 and 380,079.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,705.38, 1,253,731.41 and 380,079.57 is: 570,198.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,705.38 : 1,253,731.41 = 380,079.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,705.38/1,253,731.41 = 380,079.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,705.38x = 1,253,731.41 × 380,079.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,705.38x = 476,517,695,208.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,517,695,208.29/835,705.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,198.19

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