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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,225.43, 1,257,525.62 and 305,746.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,225.43, 1,257,525.62 and 305,746.46 is: 458,688.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,225.43 : 1,257,525.62 = 305,746.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,225.43/1,257,525.62 = 305,746.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,225.43x = 1,257,525.62 × 305,746.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,225.43x = 384,484,002,001.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,484,002,001.76/838,225.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,688.07

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