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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,113.80, 1,254,218.39 and 237,027.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,113.80, 1,254,218.39 and 237,027.88 is: 355,555.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,113.80 : 1,254,218.39 = 237,027.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,113.80/1,254,218.39 = 237,027.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,113.80x = 1,254,218.39 × 237,027.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,113.80x = 297,284,718,582.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,284,718,582.48/836,113.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,555.33

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