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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,480.28, 1,266,782.09 and 237,358.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,480.28, 1,266,782.09 and 237,358.15 is: 356,054.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,480.28 : 1,266,782.09 = 237,358.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,480.28/1,266,782.09 = 237,358.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,480.28x = 1,266,782.09 × 237,358.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,480.28x = 300,681,048,981.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,681,048,981.79/844,480.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,054.55

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