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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,396.95, 1,269,580.72 and 340,945.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,396.95, 1,269,580.72 and 340,945.01 is: 511,411.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,396.95 : 1,269,580.72 = 340,945.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,396.95/1,269,580.72 = 340,945.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,396.95x = 1,269,580.72 × 340,945.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,396.95x = 432,857,203,223.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,857,203,223.58/846,396.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,411.58

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