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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,534.82, 1,156,003.34 and 475,170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,534.82, 1,156,003.34 and 475,170.78 is: 655,852.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,534.82 : 1,156,003.34 = 475,170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,534.82/1,156,003.34 = 475,170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,534.82x = 1,156,003.34 × 475,170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,534.82x = 549,299,008,750.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,299,008,750.41/837,534.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,852.15

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