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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,748.90, 1,268,307.16 and 340,139.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,748.90, 1,268,307.16 and 340,139.02 is: 510,081.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,748.90 : 1,268,307.16 = 340,139.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,748.90/1,268,307.16 = 340,139.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,748.90x = 1,268,307.16 × 340,139.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,748.90x = 431,400,754,461.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,400,754,461.38/845,748.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,081.37

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