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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,400.50, 1,157,284.29 and 498,861.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,400.50, 1,157,284.29 and 498,861.46 is: 688,602.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,400.50 : 1,157,284.29 = 498,861.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,400.50/1,157,284.29 = 498,861.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,400.50x = 1,157,284.29 × 498,861.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,400.50x = 577,324,530,544.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,324,530,544.46/838,400.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,602.32

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