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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,920.37, 1,269,212.66 and 372,273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,920.37, 1,269,212.66 and 372,273.48 is: 558,556.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,920.37 : 1,269,212.66 = 372,273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,920.37/1,269,212.66 = 372,273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,920.37x = 1,269,212.66 × 372,273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,920.37x = 472,494,213,798.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,494,213,798.26/845,920.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,556.37

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