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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,008.01, 1,269,344.31 and 372,361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,008.01, 1,269,344.31 and 372,361.32 is: 558,688.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,008.01 : 1,269,344.31 = 372,361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,008.01/1,269,344.31 = 372,361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,008.01x = 1,269,344.31 × 372,361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,008.01x = 472,654,722,806.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,654,722,806.09/846,008.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,688.24

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