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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,140.64, 1,255,682.76 and 363,826.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,140.64, 1,255,682.76 and 363,826.02 is: 545,726.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,140.64 : 1,255,682.76 = 363,826.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,140.64/1,255,682.76 = 363,826.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,140.64x = 1,255,682.76 × 363,826.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,140.64x = 456,850,060,953.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,850,060,953.42/837,140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,726.77

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