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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235,783, 1,853,618.88 and 337,221.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235,783, 1,853,618.88 and 337,221.66 is: 505,817.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235,783 : 1,853,618.88 = 337,221.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235,783/1,853,618.88 = 337,221.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235,783x = 1,853,618.88 × 337,221.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235,783x = 625,080,435,720.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,080,435,720.94/1,235,783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,817.31

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