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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,951.92, 1,268,868.72 and 396,771.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,951.92, 1,268,868.72 and 396,771.28 is: 595,129.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,951.92 : 1,268,868.72 = 396,771.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,951.92/1,268,868.72 = 396,771.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,951.92x = 1,268,868.72 × 396,771.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,951.92x = 503,450,666,186.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,450,666,186.36/845,951.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,129.17

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