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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,359.52, 1,266,617.15 and 275,743.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,359.52, 1,266,617.15 and 275,743.60 is: 413,640.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,359.52 : 1,266,617.15 = 275,743.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,359.52/1,266,617.15 = 275,743.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,359.52x = 1,266,617.15 × 275,743.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,359.52x = 349,261,572,762.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,261,572,762.74/844,359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,640.83

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