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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,619.78, 1,267,010.12 and 237,406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,619.78, 1,267,010.12 and 237,406.52 is: 356,132.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,619.78 : 1,267,010.12 = 237,406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,619.78/1,267,010.12 = 237,406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,619.78x = 1,267,010.12 × 237,406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,619.78x = 300,796,463,393.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,796,463,393.98/844,619.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,132.39

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