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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,973.44, 1,255,621.75 and 357,194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,973.44, 1,255,621.75 and 357,194.24 is: 535,860.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,973.44 : 1,255,621.75 = 357,194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,973.44/1,255,621.75 = 357,194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,973.44x = 1,255,621.75 × 357,194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,973.44x = 448,500,856,265.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,500,856,265.43/836,973.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,860.32

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