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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,095, 1,156,369.36 and 493,944.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,095, 1,156,369.36 and 493,944.68 is: 681,524.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,095 : 1,156,369.36 = 493,944.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,095/1,156,369.36 = 493,944.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,095x = 1,156,369.36 × 493,944.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,095x = 571,182,493,487.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,182,493,487.01/838,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,524.76

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