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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,001, 1,267,579.62 and 276,385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,001, 1,267,579.62 and 276,385.32 is: 414,603.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,001 : 1,267,579.62 = 276,385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,001/1,267,579.62 = 276,385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,001x = 1,267,579.62 × 276,385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,001x = 350,340,398,899.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,340,398,899.18/845,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,603.53

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