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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,477.08, 1,157,202.93 and 476,018.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,477.08, 1,157,202.93 and 476,018.28 is: 656,964.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,477.08 : 1,157,202.93 = 476,018.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,477.08/1,157,202.93 = 476,018.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,477.08x = 1,157,202.93 × 476,018.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,477.08x = 550,849,748,349.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,849,748,349.56/838,477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,964.59

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