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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,025.28, 1,270,198.80 and 373,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,025.28, 1,270,198.80 and 373,374 is: 559,911.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,025.28 : 1,270,198.80 = 373,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,025.28/1,270,198.80 = 373,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,025.28x = 1,270,198.80 × 373,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,025.28x = 474,259,206,751.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,259,206,751.20/847,025.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,911.51

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