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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,375, 1,156,955.58 and 456,404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,375, 1,156,955.58 and 456,404.44 is: 629,837.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,375 : 1,156,955.58 = 456,404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,375/1,156,955.58 = 456,404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,375x = 1,156,955.58 × 456,404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,375x = 528,039,663,594.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,039,663,594.78/838,375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,837.08

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