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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,004.56, 1,269,013.32 and 285,030.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,004.56, 1,269,013.32 and 285,030.96 is: 427,548.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,004.56 : 1,269,013.32 = 285,030.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,004.56/1,269,013.32 = 285,030.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,004.56x = 1,269,013.32 × 285,030.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,004.56x = 361,708,084,852.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,708,084,852.39/846,004.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,548.62

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