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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,586.46, 1,270,003.62 and 397,352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,586.46, 1,270,003.62 and 397,352.96 is: 596,087.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,586.46 : 1,270,003.62 = 397,352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,586.46/1,270,003.62 = 397,352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,586.46x = 1,270,003.62 × 397,352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,586.46x = 504,639,697,617.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,639,697,617.72/846,586.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,087.61

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