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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,898.02, 1,256,684.83 and 325,562.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,898.02, 1,256,684.83 and 325,562.29 is: 488,280.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,898.02 : 1,256,684.83 = 325,562.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,898.02/1,256,684.83 = 325,562.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,898.02x = 1,256,684.83 × 325,562.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,898.02x = 409,129,187,107.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,129,187,107.44/837,898.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,280.41

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