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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,948.59, 1,257,925.14 and 333,237.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,948.59, 1,257,925.14 and 333,237.65 is: 499,658.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,948.59 : 1,257,925.14 = 333,237.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,948.59/1,257,925.14 = 333,237.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,948.59x = 1,257,925.14 × 333,237.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,948.59x = 419,188,011,239.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,188,011,239.90/838,948.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,658.76

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