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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,979.28, 1,257,772.32 and 333,228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,979.28, 1,257,772.32 and 333,228.24 is: 499,565.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,979.28 : 1,257,772.32 = 333,228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,979.28/1,257,772.32 = 333,228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,979.28x = 1,257,772.32 × 333,228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,979.28x = 419,125,256,514.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,125,256,514.32/838,979.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,565.68

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