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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,498.46, 1,254,745.17 and 237,460.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,498.46, 1,254,745.17 and 237,460.14 is: 356,189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,498.46 : 1,254,745.17 = 237,460.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,498.46/1,254,745.17 = 237,460.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,498.46x = 1,254,745.17 × 237,460.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,498.46x = 297,951,963,732.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,951,963,732.52/836,498.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,189.49

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