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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,232.16, 1,257,335.94 and 207,145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,232.16, 1,257,335.94 and 207,145.96 is: 310,715.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,232.16 : 1,257,335.94 = 207,145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,232.16/1,257,335.94 = 207,145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,232.16x = 1,257,335.94 × 207,145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,232.16x = 260,452,060,333.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,452,060,333.80/838,232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,715.90

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