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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,273.80, 1,257,410.70 and 305,812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,273.80, 1,257,410.70 and 305,812.20 is: 458,718.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,273.80 : 1,257,410.70 = 305,812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,273.80/1,257,410.70 = 305,812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,273.80x = 1,257,410.70 × 305,812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,273.80x = 384,531,532,470.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,531,532,470.54/838,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,718.30

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