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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,388.73, 1,255,214.04 and 387,424.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,388.73, 1,255,214.04 and 387,424.59 is: 581,429.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,388.73 : 1,255,214.04 = 387,424.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,388.73/1,255,214.04 = 387,424.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,388.73x = 1,255,214.04 × 387,424.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,388.73x = 486,300,784,809.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,300,784,809.24/836,388.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,429.15

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