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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,112.80, 1,255,669.20 and 304,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,112.80, 1,255,669.20 and 304,651.20 is: 456,976.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,112.80 : 1,255,669.20 = 304,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,112.80/1,255,669.20 = 304,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,112.80x = 1,255,669.20 × 304,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,112.80x = 382,541,128,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,541,128,583.04/837,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,976.80

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