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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,721.96, 1,266,094.62 and 564,541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,721.96, 1,266,094.62 and 564,541.80 is: 845,151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,721.96 : 1,266,094.62 = 564,541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,721.96/1,266,094.62 = 564,541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,721.96x = 1,266,094.62 × 564,541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,721.96x = 714,763,335,745.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,763,335,745.12/845,721.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845,151.68

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