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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,513.44, 1,157,123.24 and 465,975.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,513.44, 1,157,123.24 and 465,975.08 is: 643,031.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,513.44 : 1,157,123.24 = 465,975.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,513.44/1,157,123.24 = 465,975.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,513.44x = 1,157,123.24 × 465,975.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,513.44x = 539,190,594,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,190,594,328.86/838,513.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,031.55

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