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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,133.01, 1,255,198.41 and 482,399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,133.01, 1,255,198.41 and 482,399.28 is: 722,447.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,133.01 : 1,255,198.41 = 482,399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,133.01/1,255,198.41 = 482,399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,133.01x = 1,255,198.41 × 482,399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,133.01x = 605,506,809,241.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,506,809,241.15/838,133.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,447.16

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