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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,170.16, 1,256,313.60 and 304,691.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,170.16, 1,256,313.60 and 304,691.04 is: 457,239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,170.16 : 1,256,313.60 = 304,691.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,170.16/1,256,313.60 = 304,691.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,170.16x = 1,256,313.60 × 304,691.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,170.16x = 382,787,497,350.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,787,497,350.14/837,170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,239.78

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