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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,648.02, 1,256,220.86 and 357,856.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,648.02, 1,256,220.86 and 357,856.44 is: 536,677.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,648.02 : 1,256,220.86 = 357,856.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,648.02/1,256,220.86 = 357,856.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,648.02x = 1,256,220.86 × 357,856.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,648.02x = 449,546,723,024.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,546,723,024.06/837,648.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,677.36

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