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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,044.21, 1,156,527.09 and 475,483.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,044.21, 1,156,527.09 and 475,483.35 is: 656,181.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,044.21 : 1,156,527.09 = 475,483.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,044.21/1,156,527.09 = 475,483.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,044.21x = 1,156,527.09 × 475,483.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,044.21x = 549,909,375,118.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,909,375,118.95/838,044.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,181.82

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