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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,912.34, 1,269,102.78 and 390,642.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,912.34, 1,269,102.78 and 390,642.66 is: 586,072.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,912.34 : 1,269,102.78 = 390,642.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,912.34/1,269,102.78 = 390,642.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,912.34x = 1,269,102.78 × 390,642.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,912.34x = 495,765,685,792.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,765,685,792.60/845,912.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,072.18

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