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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,548.18, 1,157,544.24 and 634,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,548.18, 1,157,544.24 and 634,656 is: 876,088.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,548.18 : 1,157,544.24 = 634,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,548.18/1,157,544.24 = 634,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,548.18x = 1,157,544.24 × 634,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,548.18x = 734,642,397,181.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,642,397,181.44/838,548.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876,088.48

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