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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,855.91, 1,257,039.68 and 616,151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,855.91, 1,257,039.68 and 616,151.27 is: 923,313.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,855.91 : 1,257,039.68 = 616,151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,855.91/1,257,039.68 = 616,151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,855.91x = 1,257,039.68 × 616,151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,855.91x = 774,526,595,334.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,526,595,334.24/838,855.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923,313.03

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