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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,613.78, 1,267,001.12 and 237,400.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,613.78, 1,267,001.12 and 237,400.52 is: 356,123.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,613.78 : 1,267,001.12 = 237,400.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,613.78/1,267,001.12 = 237,400.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,613.78x = 1,267,001.12 × 237,400.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,613.78x = 300,786,718,987.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,786,718,987.08/844,613.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,123.39

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