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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,544.38, 1,256,323.95 and 238,505.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,544.38, 1,256,323.95 and 238,505.04 is: 357,759.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,544.38 : 1,256,323.95 = 238,505.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,544.38/1,256,323.95 = 238,505.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,544.38x = 1,256,323.95 × 238,505.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,544.38x = 299,639,593,947.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,639,593,947.71/837,544.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,759.66

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