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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,283.46, 1,167,564.66 and 556,051.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,283.46, 1,167,564.66 and 556,051.34 is: 767,149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,283.46 : 1,167,564.66 = 556,051.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,283.46/1,167,564.66 = 556,051.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,283.46x = 1,167,564.66 × 556,051.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,283.46x = 649,225,893,729.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,225,893,729.64/846,283.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,149.45

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