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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,281.97, 1,254,470.62 and 237,196.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,281.97, 1,254,470.62 and 237,196.03 is: 355,807.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,281.97 : 1,254,470.62 = 237,196.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,281.97/1,254,470.62 = 237,196.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,281.97x = 1,254,470.62 × 237,196.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,281.97x = 297,555,443,357.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,555,443,357.31/836,281.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,807.56

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