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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,583, 1,268,397.58 and 246,529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,583, 1,268,397.58 and 246,529.68 is: 369,801.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,583 : 1,268,397.58 = 246,529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,583/1,268,397.58 = 246,529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,583x = 1,268,397.58 × 246,529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,583x = 312,697,649,510.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,697,649,510.17/845,583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,801.25

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