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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,452.93, 1,157,026.91 and 456,478.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,452.93, 1,157,026.91 and 456,478.89 is: 629,920.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,452.93 : 1,157,026.91 = 456,478.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,452.93/1,157,026.91 = 456,478.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,452.93x = 1,157,026.91 × 456,478.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,452.93x = 528,158,353,791.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,158,353,791.80/838,452.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,920.10

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