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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,094.95, 1,156,692.92 and 470,613.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,094.95, 1,156,692.92 and 470,613.34 is: 649,514.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,094.95 : 1,156,692.92 = 470,613.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,094.95/1,156,692.92 = 470,613.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,094.95x = 1,156,692.92 × 470,613.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,094.95x = 544,355,118,435.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,355,118,435.55/838,094.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,514.85

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