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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,142.92, 1,267,256.46 and 371,273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,142.92, 1,267,256.46 and 371,273.48 is: 556,709.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,142.92 : 1,267,256.46 = 371,273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,142.92/1,267,256.46 = 371,273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,142.92x = 1,267,256.46 × 371,273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,142.92x = 470,498,715,956.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,498,715,956.68/845,142.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,709.05

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