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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,178, 1,255,767.06 and 246,202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,178, 1,255,767.06 and 246,202 is: 369,303.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,178 : 1,255,767.06 = 246,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,178/1,255,767.06 = 246,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,178x = 1,255,767.06 × 246,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,178x = 309,172,361,706.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,172,361,706.12/837,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,303.02

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