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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,233.28, 1,257,598.17 and 483,501.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,233.28, 1,257,598.17 and 483,501.88 is: 725,396.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,233.28 : 1,257,598.17 = 483,501.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,233.28/1,257,598.17 = 483,501.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,233.28x = 1,257,598.17 × 483,501.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,233.28x = 608,051,079,479.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,051,079,479.56/838,233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,396.01

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