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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,319.76, 1,255,979.96 and 206,245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,319.76, 1,255,979.96 and 206,245.84 is: 309,368.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,319.76 : 1,255,979.96 = 206,245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,319.76/1,255,979.96 = 206,245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,319.76x = 1,255,979.96 × 206,245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,319.76x = 259,040,641,873.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,040,641,873.37/837,319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,368.84

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