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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,089.51, 1,269,521.83 and 366,464.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,089.51, 1,269,521.83 and 366,464.01 is: 549,863.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,089.51 : 1,269,521.83 = 366,464.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,089.51/1,269,521.83 = 366,464.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,089.51x = 1,269,521.83 × 366,464.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,089.51x = 465,234,056,620.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,234,056,620.71/846,089.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,863.87

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