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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,002.24, 1,156,469.31 and 475,441.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,002.24, 1,156,469.31 and 475,441.38 is: 656,123.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,002.24 : 1,156,469.31 = 475,441.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,002.24/1,156,469.31 = 475,441.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,002.24x = 1,156,469.31 × 475,441.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,002.24x = 549,833,364,674.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,833,364,674.05/838,002.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,123.98

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