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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,860.23, 1,255,824.94 and 304,330.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,860.23, 1,255,824.94 and 304,330.59 is: 456,690.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,860.23 : 1,255,824.94 = 304,330.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,860.23/1,255,824.94 = 304,330.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,860.23x = 1,255,824.94 × 304,330.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,860.23x = 382,185,942,548.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,185,942,548.18/836,860.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,690.29

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