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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,923.62, 1,269,217.53 and 372,276.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,923.62, 1,269,217.53 and 372,276.74 is: 558,561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,923.62 : 1,269,217.53 = 372,276.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,923.62/1,269,217.53 = 372,276.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,923.62x = 1,269,217.53 × 372,276.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,923.62x = 472,500,158,073.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,500,158,073.17/845,923.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,561.25

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