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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,625.04, 1,256,887.38 and 660,428.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,625.04, 1,256,887.38 and 660,428.28 is: 989,815.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,625.04 : 1,256,887.38 = 660,428.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,625.04/1,256,887.38 = 660,428.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,625.04x = 1,256,887.38 × 660,428.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,625.04x = 830,083,970,527.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,083,970,527.11/838,625.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,815.39

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