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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,002, 1,267,581.12 and 276,386.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,002, 1,267,581.12 and 276,386.32 is: 414,605.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,002 : 1,267,581.12 = 276,386.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,002/1,267,581.12 = 276,386.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,002x = 1,267,581.12 × 276,386.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,002x = 350,342,081,058.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,342,081,058.28/845,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,605.03

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