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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,441.69, 1,269,367.28 and 372,868.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,441.69, 1,269,367.28 and 372,868.71 is: 559,173.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,441.69 : 1,269,367.28 = 372,868.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,441.69/1,269,367.28 = 372,868.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,441.69x = 1,269,367.28 × 372,868.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,441.69x = 473,307,340,209.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,307,340,209.81/846,441.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,173.00

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