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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,711.34, 1,269,551.85 and 359,819.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,711.34, 1,269,551.85 and 359,819.53 is: 539,510.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,711.34 : 1,269,551.85 = 359,819.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,711.34/1,269,551.85 = 359,819.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,711.34x = 1,269,551.85 × 359,819.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,711.34x = 456,809,549,977.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,809,549,977.63/846,711.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,510.37

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