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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,666.86, 1,157,329.71 and 456,685.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,666.86, 1,157,329.71 and 456,685.26 is: 630,209.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,666.86 : 1,157,329.71 = 456,685.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,666.86/1,157,329.71 = 456,685.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,666.86x = 1,157,329.71 × 456,685.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,666.86x = 528,535,419,517.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,535,419,517.08/838,666.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,209.02

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