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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,003.70, 1,254,005.55 and 601,557.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,003.70, 1,254,005.55 and 601,557.30 is: 902,335.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,003.70 : 1,254,005.55 = 601,557.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,003.70/1,254,005.55 = 601,557.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,003.70x = 1,254,005.55 × 601,557.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,003.70x = 754,356,192,843.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,356,192,843.02/836,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,335.95

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