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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235,788, 1,853,626.38 and 337,226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235,788, 1,853,626.38 and 337,226.66 is: 505,824.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235,788 : 1,853,626.38 = 337,226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235,788/1,853,626.38 = 337,226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235,788x = 1,853,626.38 × 337,226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235,788x = 625,092,233,015.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,092,233,015.29/1,235,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,824.81

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