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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,279.02, 1,156,778.13 and 456,283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,279.02, 1,156,778.13 and 456,283.02 is: 629,645.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,279.02 : 1,156,778.13 = 456,283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,279.02/1,156,778.13 = 456,283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,279.02x = 1,156,778.13 × 456,283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,279.02x = 527,818,218,626.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,818,218,626.35/838,279.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,645.03

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