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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,273.70, 1,257,398.19 and 207,187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,273.70, 1,257,398.19 and 207,187.46 is: 310,778.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,273.70 : 1,257,398.19 = 207,187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,273.70/1,257,398.19 = 207,187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,273.70x = 1,257,398.19 × 207,187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,273.70x = 260,517,137,194.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,517,137,194.70/838,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,778.14

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