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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,219.36, 1,156,710.57 and 475,621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,219.36, 1,156,710.57 and 475,621.60 is: 656,339.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,219.36 : 1,156,710.57 = 475,621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,219.36/1,156,710.57 = 475,621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,219.36x = 1,156,710.57 × 475,621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,219.36x = 550,156,529,148.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,156,529,148.54/838,219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,339.56

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