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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,294.40, 1,256,233.20 and 364,319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,294.40, 1,256,233.20 and 364,319.20 is: 546,605.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,294.40 : 1,256,233.20 = 364,319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,294.40/1,256,233.20 = 364,319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,294.40x = 1,256,233.20 × 364,319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,294.40x = 457,669,874,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,669,874,437.44/837,294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,605.68

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