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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,045.62, 1,267,775.77 and 246,012.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,045.62, 1,267,775.77 and 246,012.14 is: 369,078.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,045.62 : 1,267,775.77 = 246,012.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,045.62/1,267,775.77 = 246,012.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,045.62x = 1,267,775.77 × 246,012.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,045.62x = 311,888,230,217.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,888,230,217.85/845,045.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,078.57

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