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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,421.54, 1,254,626.83 and 237,383.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,421.54, 1,254,626.83 and 237,383.07 is: 356,073.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,421.54 : 1,254,626.83 = 237,383.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,421.54/1,254,626.83 = 237,383.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,421.54x = 1,254,626.83 × 237,383.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,421.54x = 297,827,168,609.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,827,168,609.77/836,421.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,073.05

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