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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,254.98, 1,256,677.16 and 364,583.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,254.98, 1,256,677.16 and 364,583.58 is: 546,568.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,254.98 : 1,256,677.16 = 364,583.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,254.98/1,256,677.16 = 364,583.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,254.98x = 1,256,677.16 × 364,583.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,254.98x = 458,163,856,074.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,163,856,074.12/838,254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,568.61

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