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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,975.44, 1,255,624.75 and 357,196.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,975.44, 1,255,624.75 and 357,196.24 is: 535,863.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,975.44 : 1,255,624.75 = 357,196.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,975.44/1,255,624.75 = 357,196.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,975.44x = 1,255,624.75 × 357,196.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,975.44x = 448,504,439,550.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,504,439,550.94/836,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,863.32

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