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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,271.04, 1,266,662.40 and 371,522.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,271.04, 1,266,662.40 and 371,522.56 is: 556,736.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,271.04 : 1,266,662.40 = 371,522.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,271.04/1,266,662.40 = 371,522.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,271.04x = 1,266,662.40 × 371,522.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,271.04x = 470,593,657,503.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,593,657,503.74/845,271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,736.99

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