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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,652.52, 1,254,957.72 and 237,612.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,652.52, 1,254,957.72 and 237,612.16 is: 356,412.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,652.52 : 1,254,957.72 = 237,612.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,652.52/1,254,957.72 = 237,612.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,652.52x = 1,254,957.72 × 237,612.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,652.52x = 298,193,214,557.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,193,214,557.88/836,652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,412.26

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