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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,423.19, 1,256,135.39 and 206,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,423.19, 1,256,135.39 and 206,337 is: 309,505.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,423.19 : 1,256,135.39 = 206,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,423.19/1,256,135.39 = 206,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,423.19x = 1,256,135.39 × 206,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,423.19x = 259,187,207,966.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,187,207,966.43/837,423.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,505.65

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