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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,004.87, 1,254,007.31 and 362,679.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,004.87, 1,254,007.31 and 362,679.75 is: 544,019.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,004.87 : 1,254,007.31 = 362,679.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,004.87/1,254,007.31 = 362,679.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,004.87x = 1,254,007.31 × 362,679.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,004.87x = 454,803,055,875.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,803,055,875.57/836,004.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,019.63

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