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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,358.52, 1,266,615.65 and 275,742.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,358.52, 1,266,615.65 and 275,742.60 is: 413,639.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,358.52 : 1,266,615.65 = 275,742.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,358.52/1,266,615.65 = 275,742.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,358.52x = 1,266,615.65 × 275,742.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,358.52x = 349,259,892,531.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,259,892,531.69/844,358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,639.33

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