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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,015.38, 1,156,487.46 and 475,454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,015.38, 1,156,487.46 and 475,454.52 is: 656,142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,015.38 : 1,156,487.46 = 475,454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,015.38/1,156,487.46 = 475,454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,015.38x = 1,156,487.46 × 475,454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,015.38x = 549,857,190,180.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,857,190,180.32/838,015.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,142.12

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