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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,710.11, 1,157,468.59 and 631,607.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,710.11, 1,157,468.59 and 631,607.73 is: 871,655.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,710.11 : 1,157,468.59 = 631,607.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,710.11/1,157,468.59 = 631,607.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,710.11x = 1,157,468.59 × 631,607.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,710.11x = 731,066,108,676.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,066,108,676.20/838,710.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,655.30

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