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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,717.98, 1,266,808.70 and 275,969.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,717.98, 1,266,808.70 and 275,969.46 is: 413,866.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,717.98 : 1,266,808.70 = 275,969.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,717.98/1,266,808.70 = 275,969.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,717.98x = 1,266,808.70 × 275,969.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,717.98x = 349,600,512,862.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,600,512,862.30/844,717.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,866.55

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