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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,862.04, 1,255,301.82 and 331,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,862.04, 1,255,301.82 and 331,546 is: 497,322.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,862.04 : 1,255,301.82 = 331,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,862.04/1,255,301.82 = 331,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,862.04x = 1,255,301.82 × 331,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,862.04x = 416,190,297,213.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,190,297,213.72/836,862.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,322.47

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