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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,573.46, 1,266,861.15 and 253,597.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,573.46, 1,266,861.15 and 253,597.46 is: 380,396.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,573.46 : 1,266,861.15 = 253,597.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,573.46/1,266,861.15 = 253,597.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,573.46x = 1,266,861.15 × 253,597.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,573.46x = 321,272,769,812.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,272,769,812.68/844,573.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,396.48

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