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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,131.61, 1,255,669.26 and 363,817.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,131.61, 1,255,669.26 and 363,817.02 is: 545,713.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,131.61 : 1,255,669.26 = 363,817.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,131.61/1,255,669.26 = 363,817.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,131.61x = 1,255,669.26 × 363,817.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,131.61x = 456,833,848,278.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,833,848,278.81/837,131.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,713.29

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