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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,470.88, 1,254,001 and 362,799.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,470.88, 1,254,001 and 362,799.60 is: 543,893.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,470.88 : 1,254,001 = 362,799.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,470.88/1,254,001 = 362,799.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,470.88x = 1,254,001 × 362,799.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,470.88x = 454,951,061,199.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,951,061,199.60/836,470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,893.48

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