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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,236.07, 1,257,541.51 and 305,757.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,236.07, 1,257,541.51 and 305,757.08 is: 458,703.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,236.07 : 1,257,541.51 = 305,757.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,236.07/1,257,541.51 = 305,757.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,236.07x = 1,257,541.51 × 305,757.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,236.07x = 384,502,220,076.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,502,220,076.39/838,236.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,703.98

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