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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,907.52, 1,257,362.28 and 483,184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,907.52, 1,257,362.28 and 483,184.68 is: 724,201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,907.52 : 1,257,362.28 = 483,184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,907.52/1,257,362.28 = 483,184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,907.52x = 1,257,362.28 × 483,184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,907.52x = 607,538,190,905.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,538,190,905.87/838,907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,201.63

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