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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,909.16, 1,269,196.04 and 372,262.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,909.16, 1,269,196.04 and 372,262.38 is: 558,539.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,909.16 : 1,269,196.04 = 372,262.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,909.16/1,269,196.04 = 372,262.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,909.16x = 1,269,196.04 × 372,262.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,909.16x = 472,473,938,536.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,473,938,536.98/845,909.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,539.81

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