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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,486.30, 1,270,904.16 and 360,860.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,486.30, 1,270,904.16 and 360,860.14 is: 541,151.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,486.30 : 1,270,904.16 = 360,860.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,486.30/1,270,904.16 = 360,860.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,486.30x = 1,270,904.16 × 360,860.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,486.30x = 458,618,653,104.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,618,653,104.18/847,486.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,151.70

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