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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,284.96, 1,156,798.52 and 475,701.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,284.96, 1,156,798.52 and 475,701.44 is: 656,448.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,284.96 : 1,156,798.52 = 475,701.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,284.96/1,156,798.52 = 475,701.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,284.96x = 1,156,798.52 × 475,701.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,284.96x = 550,290,721,753.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,290,721,753.87/838,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,448.28

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