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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,068.08, 1,156,511.76 and 456,086.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,068.08, 1,156,511.76 and 456,086.66 is: 629,387.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,068.08 : 1,156,511.76 = 456,086.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,068.08/1,156,511.76 = 456,086.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,068.08x = 1,156,511.76 × 456,086.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,068.08x = 527,469,585,869.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,469,585,869.12/838,068.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,387.51

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