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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,048.32, 1,157,859.72 and 584,531.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,048.32, 1,157,859.72 and 584,531.28 is: 807,596.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,048.32 : 1,157,859.72 = 584,531.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,048.32/1,157,859.72 = 584,531.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,048.32x = 1,157,859.72 × 584,531.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,048.32x = 676,805,224,192.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,805,224,192.04/838,048.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,596.90

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