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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,175.70, 1,257,263.55 and 603,729.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,175.70, 1,257,263.55 and 603,729.30 is: 905,593.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,175.70 : 1,257,263.55 = 603,729.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,175.70/1,257,263.55 = 603,729.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,175.70x = 1,257,263.55 × 603,729.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,175.70x = 759,046,842,957.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,046,842,957.02/838,175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905,593.95

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