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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,588.96, 1,270,007.37 and 397,355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,588.96, 1,270,007.37 and 397,355.46 is: 596,091.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,588.96 : 1,270,007.37 = 397,355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,588.96/1,270,007.37 = 397,355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,588.96x = 1,270,007.37 × 397,355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,588.96x = 504,644,362,709.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,644,362,709.74/846,588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,091.36

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