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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,252.80, 1,257,379.20 and 305,596.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,252.80, 1,257,379.20 and 305,596.80 is: 458,395.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,252.80 : 1,257,379.20 = 305,596.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,252.80/1,257,379.20 = 305,596.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,252.80x = 1,257,379.20 × 305,596.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,252.80x = 384,251,059,906.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,251,059,906.56/838,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,395.20

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