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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,232.78, 1,257,597.42 and 483,501.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,232.78, 1,257,597.42 and 483,501.38 is: 725,395.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,232.78 : 1,257,597.42 = 483,501.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,232.78/1,257,597.42 = 483,501.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,232.78x = 1,257,597.42 × 483,501.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,232.78x = 608,050,088,054.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,050,088,054.44/838,232.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,395.26

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