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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,444.69, 1,269,371.78 and 372,871.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,444.69, 1,269,371.78 and 372,871.71 is: 559,177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,444.69 : 1,269,371.78 = 372,871.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,444.69/1,269,371.78 = 372,871.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,444.69x = 1,269,371.78 × 372,871.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,444.69x = 473,312,826,234.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,312,826,234.34/846,444.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,177.50

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