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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,035.02, 1,156,514.58 and 475,474.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,035.02, 1,156,514.58 and 475,474.16 is: 656,169.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,035.02 : 1,156,514.58 = 475,474.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,035.02/1,156,514.58 = 475,474.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,035.02x = 1,156,514.58 × 475,474.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,035.02x = 549,892,792,670.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,892,792,670.68/838,035.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,169.23

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