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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,419.30, 1,268,736.32 and 277,651.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,419.30, 1,268,736.32 and 277,651.88 is: 416,185.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,419.30 : 1,268,736.32 = 277,651.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,419.30/1,268,736.32 = 277,651.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,419.30x = 1,268,736.32 × 277,651.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,419.30x = 352,267,024,472.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,267,024,472.28/846,419.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,185.01

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