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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,867.04, 1,255,309.32 and 331,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,867.04, 1,255,309.32 and 331,551 is: 497,329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,867.04 : 1,255,309.32 = 331,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,867.04/1,255,309.32 = 331,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,867.04x = 1,255,309.32 × 331,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,867.04x = 416,199,060,355.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,199,060,355.32/836,867.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,329.97

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