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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,602.24, 1,255,987.04 and 658,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,602.24, 1,255,987.04 and 658,277.20 is: 985,911.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,602.24 : 1,255,987.04 = 658,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,602.24/1,255,987.04 = 658,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,602.24x = 1,255,987.04 × 658,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,602.24x = 826,787,631,927.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,787,631,927.49/838,602.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,911.55

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