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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,186.63, 1,268,960.40 and 340,575.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,186.63, 1,268,960.40 and 340,575.32 is: 510,734.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,186.63 : 1,268,960.40 = 340,575.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,186.63/1,268,960.40 = 340,575.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,186.63x = 1,268,960.40 × 340,575.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,186.63x = 432,176,587,952.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,176,587,952.53/846,186.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,734.36

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