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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,063.32, 1,156,553.49 and 475,502.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,063.32, 1,156,553.49 and 475,502.46 is: 656,208.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,063.32 : 1,156,553.49 = 475,502.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,063.32/1,156,553.49 = 475,502.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,063.32x = 1,156,553.49 × 475,502.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,063.32x = 549,944,029,616.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,944,029,616.59/838,063.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,208.21

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