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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,214.88, 1,269,654.24 and 372,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,214.88, 1,269,654.24 and 372,568 is: 558,998.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,214.88 : 1,269,654.24 = 372,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,214.88/1,269,654.24 = 372,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,214.88x = 1,269,654.24 × 372,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,214.88x = 473,032,540,888.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,032,540,888.32/846,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,998.14

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