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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,395.04, 1,156,948.86 and 456,423.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,395.04, 1,156,948.86 and 456,423.16 is: 629,844.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,395.04 : 1,156,948.86 = 456,423.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,395.04/1,156,948.86 = 456,423.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,395.04x = 1,156,948.86 × 456,423.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,395.04x = 528,058,254,639.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,058,254,639.60/838,395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,844.20

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