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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,150.36, 1,255,697.46 and 363,835.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,150.36, 1,255,697.46 and 363,835.68 is: 545,741.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,150.36 : 1,255,697.46 = 363,835.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,150.36/1,255,697.46 = 363,835.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,150.36x = 1,255,697.46 × 363,835.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,150.36x = 456,867,539,233.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,867,539,233.37/837,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,741.32

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