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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,735.08, 1,257,117.12 and 388,504.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,735.08, 1,257,117.12 and 388,504.68 is: 582,300.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,735.08 : 1,257,117.12 = 388,504.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,735.08/1,257,117.12 = 388,504.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,735.08x = 1,257,117.12 × 388,504.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,735.08x = 488,395,884,428.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,395,884,428.12/838,735.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,300.53

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