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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,242.08, 1,257,625.44 and 539,060.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,242.08, 1,257,625.44 and 539,060.48 is: 808,759.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,242.08 : 1,257,625.44 = 539,060.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,242.08/1,257,625.44 = 539,060.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,242.08x = 1,257,625.44 × 539,060.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,242.08x = 677,936,173,346.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,936,173,346.61/838,242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,759.41

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