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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,908.16, 1,269,194.54 and 372,261.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,908.16, 1,269,194.54 and 372,261.38 is: 558,538.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,908.16 : 1,269,194.54 = 372,261.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,908.16/1,269,194.54 = 372,261.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,908.16x = 1,269,194.54 × 372,261.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,908.16x = 472,472,102,741.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,472,102,741.59/845,908.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,538.30

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