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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,654.40, 1,255,672.80 and 388,065.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,654.40, 1,255,672.80 and 388,065.60 is: 582,419.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,654.40 : 1,255,672.80 = 388,065.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,654.40/1,255,672.80 = 388,065.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,654.40x = 1,255,672.80 × 388,065.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,654.40x = 487,283,418,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,283,418,535.68/836,654.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,419.00

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