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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,356.97, 1,158,314.10 and 457,383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,356.97, 1,158,314.10 and 457,383.76 is: 631,190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,356.97 : 1,158,314.10 = 457,383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,356.97/1,158,314.10 = 457,383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,356.97x = 1,158,314.10 × 457,383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,356.97x = 529,794,058,319.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,794,058,319.02/839,356.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,190.40

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