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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,746.93, 1,256,593.64 and 269,125.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,746.93, 1,256,593.64 and 269,125.71 is: 403,679.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,746.93 : 1,256,593.64 = 269,125.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,746.93/1,256,593.64 = 269,125.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,746.93x = 1,256,593.64 × 269,125.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,746.93x = 338,181,654,200.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,181,654,200.86/837,746.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,679.97

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