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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,221.40, 1,269,623.70 and 373,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,221.40, 1,269,623.70 and 373,246.20 is: 559,997.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,221.40 : 1,269,623.70 = 373,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,221.40/1,269,623.70 = 373,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,221.40x = 1,269,623.70 × 373,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,221.40x = 473,882,221,454.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,882,221,454.94/846,221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,997.92

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