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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,464.56, 1,158,431.76 and 457,483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,464.56, 1,158,431.76 and 457,483.68 is: 631,311.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,464.56 : 1,158,431.76 = 457,483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,464.56/1,158,431.76 = 457,483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,464.56x = 1,158,431.76 × 457,483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,464.56x = 529,963,624,593.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,963,624,593.68/839,464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,311.49

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