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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,650.02, 1,256,223.85 and 357,858.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,650.02, 1,256,223.85 and 357,858.44 is: 536,680.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,650.02 : 1,256,223.85 = 357,858.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,650.02/1,256,223.85 = 357,858.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,650.02x = 1,256,223.85 × 357,858.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,650.02x = 449,550,307,251.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,550,307,251.79/837,650.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,680.35

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