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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,792.39, 1,255,177.65 and 205,711.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,792.39, 1,255,177.65 and 205,711.67 is: 308,564.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,792.39 : 1,255,177.65 = 205,711.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,792.39/1,255,177.65 = 205,711.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,792.39x = 1,255,177.65 × 205,711.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,792.39x = 258,204,690,528.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,204,690,528.18/836,792.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,564.82

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