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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,177, 1,255,765.58 and 246,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,177, 1,255,765.58 and 246,201 is: 369,301.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,177 : 1,255,765.58 = 246,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,177/1,255,765.58 = 246,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,177x = 1,255,765.58 × 246,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,177x = 309,170,740,330.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,170,740,330.58/837,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,301.52

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