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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,038.92, 1,253,737.47 and 355,962.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,038.92, 1,253,737.47 and 355,962.35 is: 533,806.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,038.92 : 1,253,737.47 = 355,962.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,038.92/1,253,737.47 = 355,962.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,038.92x = 1,253,737.47 × 355,962.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,038.92x = 446,283,339,238.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,283,339,238.60/836,038.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,806.89

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