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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,265.50, 1,156,631.29 and 548,301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,265.50, 1,156,631.29 and 548,301.97 is: 756,542.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,265.50 : 1,156,631.29 = 548,301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,265.50/1,156,631.29 = 548,301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,265.50x = 1,156,631.29 × 548,301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,265.50x = 634,183,214,870.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,183,214,870.64/838,265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,542.19

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