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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,996.76, 1,265,159.88 and 370,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,996.76, 1,265,159.88 and 370,008.60 is: 555,304.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,996.76 : 1,265,159.88 = 370,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,996.76/1,265,159.88 = 370,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,996.76x = 1,265,159.88 × 370,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,996.76x = 468,120,035,974.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,120,035,974.97/842,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,304.67

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