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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,468.91, 1,253,997.99 and 362,797.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,468.91, 1,253,997.99 and 362,797.65 is: 543,890.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,468.91 : 1,253,997.99 = 362,797.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,468.91/1,253,997.99 = 362,797.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,468.91x = 1,253,997.99 × 362,797.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,468.91x = 454,947,523,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,947,523,876.72/836,468.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,890.54

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