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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,444.29, 1,253,961.12 and 362,772.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,444.29, 1,253,961.12 and 362,772.89 is: 543,853.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,444.29 : 1,253,961.12 = 362,772.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,444.29/1,253,961.12 = 362,772.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,444.29x = 1,253,961.12 × 362,772.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,444.29x = 454,903,099,450.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,903,099,450.04/836,444.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,853.43

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