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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,504.96, 1,254,754.92 and 237,466.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,504.96, 1,254,754.92 and 237,466.64 is: 356,199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,504.96 : 1,254,754.92 = 237,466.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,504.96/1,254,754.92 = 237,466.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,504.96x = 1,254,754.92 × 237,466.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,504.96x = 297,962,434,875.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,962,434,875.87/836,504.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,199.24

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