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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,752.80, 1,258,102.44 and 499,523.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,752.80, 1,258,102.44 and 499,523.16 is: 749,268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,752.80 : 1,258,102.44 = 499,523.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,752.80/1,258,102.44 = 499,523.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,752.80x = 1,258,102.44 × 499,523.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,752.80x = 628,451,306,432.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,451,306,432.51/838,752.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,268.80

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