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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,214.93, 1,269,928.43 and 360,237.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,214.93, 1,269,928.43 and 360,237.79 is: 540,614.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,214.93 : 1,269,928.43 = 360,237.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,214.93/1,269,928.43 = 360,237.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,214.93x = 1,269,928.43 × 360,237.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,214.93x = 457,476,204,731.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,476,204,731.73/846,214.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,614.67

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