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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,179.64, 1,255,741.20 and 363,865.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,179.64, 1,255,741.20 and 363,865.02 is: 545,785.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,179.64 : 1,255,741.20 = 363,865.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,179.64/1,255,741.20 = 363,865.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,179.64x = 1,255,741.20 × 363,865.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,179.64x = 456,920,296,852.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,920,296,852.82/837,179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,785.25

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