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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,143.92, 1,267,257.96 and 371,274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,143.92, 1,267,257.96 and 371,274.48 is: 556,710.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,143.92 : 1,267,257.96 = 371,274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,143.92/1,267,257.96 = 371,274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,143.92x = 1,267,257.96 × 371,274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,143.92x = 470,500,540,124.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,500,540,124.86/845,143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,710.55

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