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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,592.36, 1,154,665.08 and 496,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,592.36, 1,154,665.08 and 496,995 is: 685,952.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,592.36 : 1,154,665.08 = 496,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,592.36/1,154,665.08 = 496,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,592.36x = 1,154,665.08 × 496,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,592.36x = 573,862,771,434.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,862,771,434.60/836,592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,952.68

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