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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,294.40, 1,154,185.20 and 496,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,294.40, 1,154,185.20 and 496,764 is: 685,593.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,294.40 : 1,154,185.20 = 496,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,294.40/1,154,185.20 = 496,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,294.40x = 1,154,185.20 × 496,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,294.40x = 573,357,656,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,357,656,692.80/836,294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,593.08

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