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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483,205.64, 2,046,864.09 and 838,722.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483,205.64, 2,046,864.09 and 838,722.25 is: 1,157,459.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483,205.64 : 2,046,864.09 = 838,722.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483,205.64/2,046,864.09 = 838,722.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483,205.64x = 2,046,864.09 × 838,722.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483,205.64x = 1,716,750,455,009.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,750,455,009.00/1,483,205.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157,459.50

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