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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,524.32, 1,269,828.90 and 277,675.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,524.32, 1,269,828.90 and 277,675.29 is: 416,526.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,524.32 : 1,269,828.90 = 277,675.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,524.32/1,269,828.90 = 277,675.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,524.32x = 1,269,828.90 × 277,675.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,524.32x = 352,600,108,057.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,600,108,057.88/846,524.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,526.85

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