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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,041.92, 1,253,741.97 and 355,965.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,041.92, 1,253,741.97 and 355,965.35 is: 533,811.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,041.92 : 1,253,741.97 = 355,965.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,041.92/1,253,741.97 = 355,965.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,041.92x = 1,253,741.97 × 355,965.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,041.92x = 446,288,699,160.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,288,699,160.74/836,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,811.39

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