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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,320.04, 1,255,979.88 and 246,344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,320.04, 1,255,979.88 and 246,344.04 is: 369,516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,320.04 : 1,255,979.88 = 246,344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,320.04/1,255,979.88 = 246,344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,320.04x = 1,255,979.88 × 246,344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,320.04x = 309,403,157,797.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,403,157,797.92/837,320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,516.01

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