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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,225.40, 1,256,129.70 and 364,250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,225.40, 1,256,129.70 and 364,250.20 is: 546,502.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,225.40 : 1,256,129.70 = 364,250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,225.40/1,256,129.70 = 364,250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,225.40x = 1,256,129.70 × 364,250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,225.40x = 457,545,494,450.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,545,494,450.94/837,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,502.17

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