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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,033.68, 1,266,697.59 and 529,712.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,033.68, 1,266,697.59 and 529,712.02 is: 794,033.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,033.68 : 1,266,697.59 = 529,712.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,033.68/1,266,697.59 = 529,712.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,033.68x = 1,266,697.59 × 529,712.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,033.68x = 670,984,933,974.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,984,933,974.87/845,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,033.36

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