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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,997.30, 1,255,544.55 and 238,002.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,997.30, 1,255,544.55 and 238,002.30 is: 357,017.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,997.30 : 1,255,544.55 = 238,002.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,997.30/1,255,544.55 = 238,002.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,997.30x = 1,255,544.55 × 238,002.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,997.30x = 298,822,490,652.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,822,490,652.47/836,997.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,017.27

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