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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,196.84, 1,267,795.26 and 512,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,196.84, 1,267,795.26 and 512,073 is: 768,109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,196.84 : 1,267,795.26 = 512,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,196.84/1,267,795.26 = 512,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,196.84x = 1,267,795.26 × 512,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,196.84x = 649,203,722,173.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,203,722,173.98/845,196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,109.50

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