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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,986.70, 1,157,795.68 and 457,013.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,986.70, 1,157,795.68 and 457,013.46 is: 630,675.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,986.70 : 1,157,795.68 = 457,013.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,986.70/1,157,795.68 = 457,013.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,986.70x = 1,157,795.68 × 457,013.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,986.70x = 529,128,209,689.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,128,209,689.85/838,986.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,675.32

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