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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,246.86, 1,156,806.15 and 593,669.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,246.86, 1,156,806.15 and 593,669.79 is: 819,282.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,246.86 : 1,156,806.15 = 593,669.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,246.86/1,156,806.15 = 593,669.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,246.86x = 1,156,806.15 × 593,669.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,246.86x = 686,760,864,141.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,760,864,141.21/838,246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819,282.36

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