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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,843.94, 1,255,194.81 and 331,267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,843.94, 1,255,194.81 and 331,267.46 is: 496,873.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,843.94 : 1,255,194.81 = 331,267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,843.94/1,255,194.81 = 331,267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,843.94x = 1,255,194.81 × 331,267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,843.94x = 415,805,190,237.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,805,190,237.91/836,843.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,873.04

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