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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,922.62, 1,269,216.03 and 372,275.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,922.62, 1,269,216.03 and 372,275.73 is: 558,559.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,922.62 : 1,269,216.03 = 372,275.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,922.62/1,269,216.03 = 372,275.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,922.62x = 1,269,216.03 × 372,275.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,922.62x = 472,498,324,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,498,324,095.95/845,922.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,559.75

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