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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,992.28, 1,257,791.70 and 333,241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,992.28, 1,257,791.70 and 333,241.24 is: 499,585.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,992.28 : 1,257,791.70 = 333,241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,992.28/1,257,791.70 = 333,241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,992.28x = 1,257,791.70 × 333,241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,992.28x = 419,148,065,769.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,148,065,769.71/838,992.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,585.13

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