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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,005.02, 1,153,537.11 and 496,556.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,005.02, 1,153,537.11 and 496,556.70 is: 685,159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,005.02 : 1,153,537.11 = 496,556.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,005.02/1,153,537.11 = 496,556.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,005.02x = 1,153,537.11 × 496,556.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,005.02x = 572,796,580,669.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,796,580,669.14/836,005.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,159.26

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