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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,234.17, 1,257,338.97 and 207,147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,234.17, 1,257,338.97 and 207,147.96 is: 310,718.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,234.17 : 1,257,338.97 = 207,147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,234.17/1,257,338.97 = 207,147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,234.17x = 1,257,338.97 × 207,147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,234.17x = 260,455,202,664.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,455,202,664.00/838,234.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,718.90

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