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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,478.89, 1,269,792.18 and 277,689.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,478.89, 1,269,792.18 and 277,689.60 is: 416,558.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,478.89 : 1,269,792.18 = 277,689.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,478.89/1,269,792.18 = 277,689.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,478.89x = 1,269,792.18 × 277,689.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,478.89x = 352,608,082,547.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,608,082,547.33/846,478.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,558.63

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