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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,125, 1,254,395.82 and 245,149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,125, 1,254,395.82 and 245,149 is: 367,784.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,125 : 1,254,395.82 = 245,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,125/1,254,395.82 = 245,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,125x = 1,254,395.82 × 245,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,125x = 307,513,880,877.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,513,880,877.18/836,125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,784.58

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