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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,486.80, 1,270,193.40 and 373,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,486.80, 1,270,193.40 and 373,669.20 is: 560,046.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,486.80 : 1,270,193.40 = 373,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,486.80/1,270,193.40 = 373,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,486.80x = 1,270,193.40 × 373,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,486.80x = 474,632,151,623.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,632,151,623.28/847,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,046.66

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