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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,593.61, 1,154,666.81 and 496,996.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,593.61, 1,154,666.81 and 496,996.25 is: 685,954.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,593.61 : 1,154,666.81 = 496,996.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,593.61/1,154,666.81 = 496,996.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,593.61x = 1,154,666.81 × 496,996.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,593.61x = 573,865,072,084.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,865,072,084.48/836,593.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,954.41

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