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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,057.82, 1,157,889.34 and 457,076.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,057.82, 1,157,889.34 and 457,076.40 is: 630,759.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,057.82 : 1,157,889.34 = 457,076.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,057.82/1,157,889.34 = 457,076.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,057.82x = 1,157,889.34 × 457,076.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,057.82x = 529,243,891,125.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,243,891,125.58/839,057.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,759.74

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