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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,490.22, 1,157,058.14 and 475,921.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,490.22, 1,157,058.14 and 475,921.46 is: 656,738.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,490.22 : 1,157,058.14 = 475,921.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,490.22/1,157,058.14 = 475,921.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,490.22x = 1,157,058.14 × 475,921.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,490.22x = 550,668,799,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,668,799,806.72/838,490.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,738.49

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