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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,973.91, 1,257,085.93 and 388,740.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,973.91, 1,257,085.93 and 388,740.19 is: 583,168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,973.91 : 1,257,085.93 = 388,740.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,973.91/1,257,085.93 = 388,740.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,973.91x = 1,257,085.93 × 388,740.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,973.91x = 488,679,823,274.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,679,823,274.53/837,973.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,168.30

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