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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,040.72, 1,269,781.20 and 366,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,040.72, 1,269,781.20 and 366,966.80 is: 550,112.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,040.72 : 1,269,781.20 = 366,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,040.72/1,269,781.20 = 366,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,040.72x = 1,269,781.20 × 366,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,040.72x = 465,967,543,664.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,967,543,664.16/847,040.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,112.33

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