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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,342.62, 1,256,755.55 and 305,738.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,342.62, 1,256,755.55 and 305,738.87 is: 458,331.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,342.62 : 1,256,755.55 = 305,738.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,342.62/1,256,755.55 = 305,738.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,342.62x = 1,256,755.55 × 305,738.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,342.62x = 384,239,013,910.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,239,013,910.76/838,342.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,331.72

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