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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,181.10, 1,267,785.57 and 237,984.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,181.10, 1,267,785.57 and 237,984.06 is: 356,980.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,181.10 : 1,267,785.57 = 237,984.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,181.10/1,267,785.57 = 237,984.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,181.10x = 1,267,785.57 × 237,984.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,181.10x = 301,712,755,673.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,712,755,673.36/845,181.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,980.01

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