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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,936.04, 1,268,013 and 340,855.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,936.04, 1,268,013 and 340,855.68 is: 510,924.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,936.04 : 1,268,013 = 340,855.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,936.04/1,268,013 = 340,855.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,936.04x = 1,268,013 × 340,855.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,936.04x = 432,209,433,363.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,209,433,363.84/845,936.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,924.48

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