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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,173.29, 1,266,069.87 and 508,031.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,173.29, 1,266,069.87 and 508,031.04 is: 761,030.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,173.29 : 1,266,069.87 = 508,031.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,173.29/1,266,069.87 = 508,031.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,173.29x = 1,266,069.87 × 508,031.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,173.29x = 643,202,792,768.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,202,792,768.77/845,173.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,030.67

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