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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,057.32, 1,156,545.34 and 475,496.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,057.32, 1,156,545.34 and 475,496.46 is: 656,200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,057.32 : 1,156,545.34 = 475,496.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,057.32/1,156,545.34 = 475,496.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,057.32x = 1,156,545.34 × 475,496.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,057.32x = 549,933,213,810.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,933,213,810.76/838,057.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,200.00

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