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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,708.53, 1,156,001.34 and 465,148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,708.53, 1,156,001.34 and 465,148.26 is: 641,884.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,708.53 : 1,156,001.34 = 465,148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,708.53/1,156,001.34 = 465,148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,708.53x = 1,156,001.34 × 465,148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,708.53x = 537,712,011,858.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,712,011,858.67/837,708.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,884.37

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