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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,648.60, 1,257,972.90 and 558,712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,648.60, 1,257,972.90 and 558,712.60 is: 838,068.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,648.60 : 1,257,972.90 = 558,712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,648.60/1,257,972.90 = 558,712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,648.60x = 1,257,972.90 × 558,712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,648.60x = 702,845,309,688.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,845,309,688.54/838,648.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,068.90

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