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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,278.10, 1,256,711.84 and 364,606.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,278.10, 1,256,711.84 and 364,606.71 is: 546,603.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,278.10 : 1,256,711.84 = 364,606.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,278.10/1,256,711.84 = 364,606.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,278.10x = 1,256,711.84 × 364,606.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,278.10x = 458,205,569,400.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,205,569,400.45/838,278.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,603.29

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