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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,704.30, 1,262,556.45 and 420,828.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,704.30, 1,262,556.45 and 420,828.30 is: 631,242.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,704.30 : 1,262,556.45 = 420,828.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,704.30/1,262,556.45 = 420,828.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,704.30x = 1,262,556.45 × 420,828.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,704.30x = 531,319,484,507.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,319,484,507.54/841,704.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,242.45

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