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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,680.44, 1,157,392.80 and 476,115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,680.44, 1,157,392.80 and 476,115 is: 657,046.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,680.44 : 1,157,392.80 = 476,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,680.44/1,157,392.80 = 476,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,680.44x = 1,157,392.80 × 476,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,680.44x = 551,052,072,972
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,052,072,972/838,680.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,046.53

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