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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,444.79, 1,253,961.87 and 362,773.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,444.79, 1,253,961.87 and 362,773.39 is: 543,854.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,444.79 : 1,253,961.87 = 362,773.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,444.79/1,253,961.87 = 362,773.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,444.79x = 1,253,961.87 × 362,773.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,444.79x = 454,903,998,510.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,903,998,510.64/836,444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,854.18

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