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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,191.46, 1,255,668.90 and 268,498.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,191.46, 1,255,668.90 and 268,498.65 is: 402,710.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,191.46 : 1,255,668.90 = 268,498.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,191.46/1,255,668.90 = 268,498.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,191.46x = 1,255,668.90 × 268,498.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,191.46x = 337,145,404,496.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,145,404,496.99/837,191.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,710.04

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