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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,471.92, 1,166,221.83 and 555,098.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,471.92, 1,166,221.83 and 555,098.46 is: 765,688.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,471.92 : 1,166,221.83 = 555,098.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,471.92/1,166,221.83 = 555,098.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,471.92x = 1,166,221.83 × 555,098.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,471.92x = 647,367,939,075.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,367,939,075.89/845,471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,688.28

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