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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,291.20, 1,257,436.80 and 603,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,291.20, 1,257,436.80 and 603,844.80 is: 905,767.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,291.20 : 1,257,436.80 = 603,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,291.20/1,257,436.80 = 603,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,291.20x = 1,257,436.80 × 603,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,291.20x = 759,296,673,008.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,296,673,008.64/838,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905,767.20

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