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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,031.38, 1,255,357.92 and 237,979.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,031.38, 1,255,357.92 and 237,979.44 is: 356,915.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,031.38 : 1,255,357.92 = 237,979.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,031.38/1,255,357.92 = 237,979.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,031.38x = 1,255,357.92 × 237,979.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,031.38x = 298,749,374,801.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,749,374,801.17/837,031.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,915.38

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