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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,916.04, 1,256,028.96 and 453,283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,916.04, 1,256,028.96 and 453,283.24 is: 678,657.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,916.04 : 1,256,028.96 = 453,283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,916.04/1,256,028.96 = 453,283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,916.04x = 1,256,028.96 × 453,283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,916.04x = 569,336,873,612.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,336,873,612.85/838,916.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,657.75

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