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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,277.10, 1,256,710.34 and 364,605.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,277.10, 1,256,710.34 and 364,605.71 is: 546,601.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,277.10 : 1,256,710.34 = 364,605.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,277.10/1,256,710.34 = 364,605.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,277.10x = 1,256,710.34 × 364,605.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,277.10x = 458,203,760,408.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,203,760,408.00/838,277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,601.79

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