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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,273.94, 1,156,844.13 and 456,326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,273.94, 1,156,844.13 and 456,326.18 is: 629,744.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,273.94 : 1,156,844.13 = 456,326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,273.94/1,156,844.13 = 456,326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,273.94x = 1,156,844.13 × 456,326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,273.94x = 527,898,262,698.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,898,262,698.32/838,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,744.33

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