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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,117.24, 1,255,648.05 and 363,803.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,117.24, 1,255,648.05 and 363,803.06 is: 545,692.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,117.24 : 1,255,648.05 = 363,803.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,117.24/1,255,648.05 = 363,803.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,117.24x = 1,255,648.05 × 363,803.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,117.24x = 456,808,602,873.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,808,602,873.03/837,117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,692.50

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