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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833,533.74, 1,249,731.99 and 401,022.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833,533.74, 1,249,731.99 and 401,022.90 is: 601,260.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833,533.74 : 1,249,731.99 = 401,022.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833,533.74/1,249,731.99 = 401,022.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833,533.74x = 1,249,731.99 × 401,022.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833,533.74x = 501,171,146,852.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,171,146,852.57/833,533.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,260.78

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