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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,738.99, 1,254,372.36 and 331,654.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,738.99, 1,254,372.36 and 331,654.49 is: 497,189.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,738.99 : 1,254,372.36 = 331,654.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,738.99/1,254,372.36 = 331,654.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,738.99x = 1,254,372.36 × 331,654.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,738.99x = 416,018,225,325.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,018,225,325.90/836,738.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,189.96

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