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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,471.88, 1,254,002.50 and 362,800.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,471.88, 1,254,002.50 and 362,800.60 is: 543,894.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,471.88 : 1,254,002.50 = 362,800.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,471.88/1,254,002.50 = 362,800.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,471.88x = 1,254,002.50 × 362,800.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,471.88x = 454,952,859,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,952,859,401.50/836,471.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,894.98

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