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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,124, 1,254,394.32 and 245,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,124, 1,254,394.32 and 245,148 is: 367,783.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,124 : 1,254,394.32 = 245,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,124/1,254,394.32 = 245,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,124x = 1,254,394.32 × 245,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,124x = 307,512,258,759.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,512,258,759.36/836,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,783.08

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