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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,868.92, 1,254,595.98 and 363,198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,868.92, 1,254,595.98 and 363,198.20 is: 544,490.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,868.92 : 1,254,595.98 = 363,198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,868.92/1,254,595.98 = 363,198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,868.92x = 1,254,595.98 × 363,198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,868.92x = 455,667,001,663.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,667,001,663.24/836,868.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,490.29

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