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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,297.40, 1,154,189.34 and 496,767

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,297.40, 1,154,189.34 and 496,767 is: 685,597.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,297.40 : 1,154,189.34 = 496,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,297.40/1,154,189.34 = 496,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,297.40x = 1,154,189.34 × 496,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,297.40x = 573,363,175,863.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,363,175,863.78/836,297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,597.22

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