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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,238.16, 1,156,867.20 and 470,775.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,238.16, 1,156,867.20 and 470,775.68 is: 649,725.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,238.16 : 1,156,867.20 = 470,775.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,238.16/1,156,867.20 = 470,775.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,238.16x = 1,156,867.20 × 470,775.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,238.16x = 544,624,942,749.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,624,942,749.70/838,238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,725.78

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