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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,997.41, 1,253,989.45 and 496,791.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,997.41, 1,253,989.45 and 496,791.66 is: 745,183.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,997.41 : 1,253,989.45 = 496,791.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,997.41/1,253,989.45 = 496,791.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,997.41x = 1,253,989.45 × 496,791.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,997.41x = 622,971,498,412.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,971,498,412.66/835,997.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,183.53

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