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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,296.40, 1,154,187.96 and 496,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,296.40, 1,154,187.96 and 496,766 is: 685,595.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,296.40 : 1,154,187.96 = 496,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,296.40/1,154,187.96 = 496,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,296.40x = 1,154,187.96 × 496,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,296.40x = 573,361,336,137.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,361,336,137.36/836,296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,595.84

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