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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,664.78, 1,156,556.12 and 563,643.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,664.78, 1,156,556.12 and 563,643.86 is: 777,290.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,664.78 : 1,156,556.12 = 563,643.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,664.78/1,156,556.12 = 563,643.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,664.78x = 1,156,556.12 × 563,643.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,664.78x = 651,885,747,182.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,885,747,182.42/838,664.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,290.01

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