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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,065.32, 1,156,507.98 and 456,083.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,065.32, 1,156,507.98 and 456,083.90 is: 629,383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,065.32 : 1,156,507.98 = 456,083.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,065.32/1,156,507.98 = 456,083.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,065.32x = 1,156,507.98 × 456,083.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,065.32x = 527,464,669,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,464,669,899.52/838,065.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,383.72

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