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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,344.04, 1,156,735.38 and 498,745.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,344.04, 1,156,735.38 and 498,745.96 is: 688,162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,344.04 : 1,156,735.38 = 498,745.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,344.04/1,156,735.38 = 498,745.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,344.04x = 1,156,735.38 × 498,745.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,344.04x = 576,917,097,564.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,917,097,564.07/838,344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,162.70

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