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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,135.04, 1,257,397.84 and 239,104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,135.04, 1,257,397.84 and 239,104.48 is: 358,712.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,135.04 : 1,257,397.84 = 239,104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,135.04/1,257,397.84 = 239,104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,135.04x = 1,257,397.84 × 239,104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,135.04x = 300,649,456,686.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,649,456,686.32/838,135.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,712.43

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