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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,607.69, 1,268,276.52 and 246,428.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,607.69, 1,268,276.52 and 246,428.71 is: 369,603.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,607.69 : 1,268,276.52 = 246,428.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,607.69/1,268,276.52 = 246,428.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,607.69x = 1,268,276.52 × 246,428.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,607.69x = 312,539,746,746.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,539,746,746.89/845,607.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,603.72

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