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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,436.30, 1,269,387.74 and 277,684.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,436.30, 1,269,387.74 and 277,684.87 is: 416,439.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,436.30 : 1,269,387.74 = 277,684.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,436.30/1,269,387.74 = 277,684.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,436.30x = 1,269,387.74 × 277,684.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,436.30x = 352,489,764,999.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,489,764,999.60/846,436.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,439.80

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