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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,297.62, 1,253,746.05 and 582,834.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,297.62, 1,253,746.05 and 582,834.58 is: 873,763.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,297.62 : 1,253,746.05 = 582,834.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,297.62/1,253,746.05 = 582,834.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,297.62x = 1,253,746.05 × 582,834.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,297.62x = 730,726,552,478.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,726,552,478.41/836,297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,763.76

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