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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,810.58, 1,157,571.78 and 456,837.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,810.58, 1,157,571.78 and 456,837.06 is: 630,442.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,810.58 : 1,157,571.78 = 456,837.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,810.58/1,157,571.78 = 456,837.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,810.58x = 1,157,571.78 × 456,837.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,810.58x = 528,821,688,714.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,821,688,714.17/838,810.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,442.32

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