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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,246, 1,257,399.60 and 298,542.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,246, 1,257,399.60 and 298,542.03 is: 447,823.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,246 : 1,257,399.60 = 298,542.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,246/1,257,399.60 = 298,542.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,246x = 1,257,399.60 × 298,542.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,246x = 375,386,629,105.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,386,629,105.19/838,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,823.94

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