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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,254.23, 1,256,676.03 and 364,582.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,254.23, 1,256,676.03 and 364,582.83 is: 546,567.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,254.23 : 1,256,676.03 = 364,582.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,254.23/1,256,676.03 = 364,582.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,254.23x = 1,256,676.03 × 364,582.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,254.23x = 458,162,503,410.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,162,503,410.57/838,254.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,567.48

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