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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,512.93, 1,157,122.55 and 465,974.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,512.93, 1,157,122.55 and 465,974.58 is: 643,030.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,512.93 : 1,157,122.55 = 465,974.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,512.93/1,157,122.55 = 465,974.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,512.93x = 1,157,122.55 × 465,974.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,512.93x = 539,189,691,914.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,189,691,914.91/838,512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,030.86

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