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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,903.61, 1,269,187.74 and 372,256.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,903.61, 1,269,187.74 and 372,256.83 is: 558,531.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,903.61 : 1,269,187.74 = 372,256.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,903.61/1,269,187.74 = 372,256.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,903.61x = 1,269,187.74 × 372,256.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,903.61x = 472,463,804,767.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,463,804,767.26/845,903.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,531.49

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