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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,196.71, 1,267,942.68 and 371,869.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,196.71, 1,267,942.68 and 371,869.77 is: 557,869.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,196.71 : 1,267,942.68 = 371,869.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,196.71/1,267,942.68 = 371,869.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,196.71x = 1,267,942.68 × 371,869.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,196.71x = 471,509,552,784.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,509,552,784.78/845,196.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,869.61

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