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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,742.88, 1,266,142.32 and 370,873.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,742.88, 1,266,142.32 and 370,873.44 is: 555,883.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,742.88 : 1,266,142.32 = 370,873.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,742.88/1,266,142.32 = 370,873.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,742.88x = 1,266,142.32 × 370,873.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,742.88x = 469,578,557,747.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,578,557,747.98/844,742.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,883.42

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