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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,622.36, 1,157,319.60 and 456,669.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,622.36, 1,157,319.60 and 456,669.92 is: 630,215.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,622.36 : 1,157,319.60 = 456,669.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,622.36/1,157,319.60 = 456,669.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,622.36x = 1,157,319.60 × 456,669.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,622.36x = 528,513,049,146.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,513,049,146.43/838,622.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,215.79

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