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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,253.26, 1,257,367.47 and 207,166.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,253.26, 1,257,367.47 and 207,166.87 is: 310,747.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,253.26 : 1,257,367.47 = 207,166.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,253.26/1,257,367.47 = 207,166.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,253.26x = 1,257,367.47 × 207,166.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,253.26x = 260,484,883,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,484,883,199.72/838,253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,747.24

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