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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,224.64, 1,156,774.76 and 593,646.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,224.64, 1,156,774.76 and 593,646.96 is: 819,250.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,224.64 : 1,156,774.76 = 593,646.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,224.64/1,156,774.76 = 593,646.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,224.64x = 1,156,774.76 × 593,646.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,224.64x = 686,715,819,678.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,715,819,678.73/838,224.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819,250.34

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