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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,709.38, 1,253,415.93 and 380,194.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,709.38, 1,253,415.93 and 380,194.81 is: 570,224.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,709.38 : 1,253,415.93 = 380,194.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,709.38/1,253,415.93 = 380,194.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,709.38x = 1,253,415.93 × 380,194.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,709.38x = 476,542,231,357.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,542,231,357.32/835,709.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,224.82

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