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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,626.05, 1,157,269.20 and 456,651.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,626.05, 1,157,269.20 and 456,651.92 is: 630,160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,626.05 : 1,157,269.20 = 456,651.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,626.05/1,157,269.20 = 456,651.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,626.05x = 1,157,269.20 × 456,651.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,626.05x = 528,469,202,136.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,469,202,136.86/838,626.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,160.73

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