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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,179, 1,255,768.56 and 246,203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,179, 1,255,768.56 and 246,203 is: 369,304.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,179 : 1,255,768.56 = 246,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,179/1,255,768.56 = 246,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,179x = 1,255,768.56 × 246,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,179x = 309,173,986,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,173,986,777.68/837,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,304.52

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