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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,993.78, 1,257,793.95 and 333,242.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,993.78, 1,257,793.95 and 333,242.74 is: 499,587.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,993.78 : 1,257,793.95 = 333,242.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,993.78/1,257,793.95 = 333,242.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,993.78x = 1,257,793.95 × 333,242.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,993.78x = 419,150,702,253.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,150,702,253.42/838,993.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,587.38

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