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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,038.20, 1,156,518.81 and 475,477.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,038.20, 1,156,518.81 and 475,477.34 is: 656,173.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,038.20 : 1,156,518.81 = 475,477.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,038.20/1,156,518.81 = 475,477.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,038.20x = 1,156,518.81 × 475,477.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,038.20x = 549,898,481,656.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,898,481,656.17/838,038.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,173.53

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