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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,111.20, 1,257,166.80 and 332,792.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,111.20, 1,257,166.80 and 332,792.70 is: 499,189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,111.20 : 1,257,166.80 = 332,792.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,111.20/1,257,166.80 = 332,792.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,111.20x = 1,257,166.80 × 332,792.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,111.20x = 418,375,933,722.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,375,933,722.36/838,111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,189.05

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