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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,324.40, 1,156,887.76 and 456,354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,324.40, 1,156,887.76 and 456,354 is: 629,768.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,324.40 : 1,156,887.76 = 456,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,324.40/1,156,887.76 = 456,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,324.40x = 1,156,887.76 × 456,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,324.40x = 527,950,356,827.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,950,356,827.04/838,324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,768.57

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