Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,255.64, 1,153,896 and 492,381.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 836,255.64, 1,153,896 and 492,381.36 is: 679,405.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
836,255.64 : 1,153,896 = 492,381.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
836,255.64/1,153,896 = 492,381.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
836,255.64x = 1,153,896 × 492,381.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
836,255.64x = 568,156,881,778.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 568,156,881,778.56/836,255.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679,405.74
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