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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,897.64, 1,269,178.77 and 372,250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,897.64, 1,269,178.77 and 372,250.86 is: 558,522.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,897.64 : 1,269,178.77 = 372,250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,897.64/1,269,178.77 = 372,250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,897.64x = 1,269,178.77 × 372,250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,897.64x = 472,452,888,626.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,452,888,626.24/845,897.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,522.53

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