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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,807.83, 1,157,567.99 and 456,834.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,807.83, 1,157,567.99 and 456,834.30 is: 630,438.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,807.83 : 1,157,567.99 = 456,834.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,807.83/1,157,567.99 = 456,834.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,807.83x = 1,157,567.99 × 456,834.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,807.83x = 528,816,762,414.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,816,762,414.06/838,807.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,438.51

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