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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,843.84, 1,257,379.52 and 602,058.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,843.84, 1,257,379.52 and 602,058.16 is: 902,451.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,843.84 : 1,257,379.52 = 602,058.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,843.84/1,257,379.52 = 602,058.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,843.84x = 1,257,379.52 × 602,058.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,843.84x = 757,015,600,232.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,015,600,232.88/838,843.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,451.16

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