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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,267.03, 1,254,315.83 and 494,685.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,267.03, 1,254,315.83 and 494,685.93 is: 741,092.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,267.03 : 1,254,315.83 = 494,685.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,267.03/1,254,315.83 = 494,685.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,267.03x = 1,254,315.83 × 494,685.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,267.03x = 620,492,397,890.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,492,397,890.14/837,267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,092.60

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