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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,849.04, 1,255,282.32 and 331,533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,849.04, 1,255,282.32 and 331,533 is: 497,302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,849.04 : 1,255,282.32 = 331,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,849.04/1,255,282.32 = 331,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,849.04x = 1,255,282.32 × 331,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,849.04x = 416,167,513,396.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,167,513,396.56/836,849.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,302.97

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