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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,026.78, 1,270,201.05 and 373,375.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,026.78, 1,270,201.05 and 373,375.50 is: 559,913.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,026.78 : 1,270,201.05 = 373,375.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,026.78/1,270,201.05 = 373,375.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,026.78x = 1,270,201.05 × 373,375.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,026.78x = 474,261,952,144.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,261,952,144.28/847,026.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,913.76

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