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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,961.50, 1,255,442.86 and 275,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,961.50, 1,255,442.86 and 275,996 is: 413,994.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,961.50 : 1,255,442.86 = 275,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,961.50/1,255,442.86 = 275,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,961.50x = 1,255,442.86 × 275,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,961.50x = 346,497,207,588.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,497,207,588.56/836,961.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,994.20

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