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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,481.96, 1,254,720.42 and 237,443.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,481.96, 1,254,720.42 and 237,443.63 is: 356,164.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,481.96 : 1,254,720.42 = 237,443.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,481.96/1,254,720.42 = 237,443.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,481.96x = 1,254,720.42 × 237,443.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,481.96x = 297,925,364,886.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,925,364,886.32/836,481.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,164.72

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