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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,998.80, 1,255,546.80 and 238,003.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,998.80, 1,255,546.80 and 238,003.80 is: 357,019.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,998.80 : 1,255,546.80 = 238,003.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,998.80/1,255,546.80 = 238,003.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,998.80x = 1,255,546.80 × 238,003.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,998.80x = 298,824,909,477.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,824,909,477.84/836,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,019.52

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