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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,219.86, 1,156,711.26 and 475,622.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,219.86, 1,156,711.26 and 475,622.10 is: 656,340.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,219.86 : 1,156,711.26 = 475,622.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,219.86/1,156,711.26 = 475,622.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,219.86x = 1,156,711.26 × 475,622.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,219.86x = 550,157,438,574.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,157,438,574.85/838,219.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,340.26

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