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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,003.80, 1,263,005.70 and 576,283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,003.80, 1,263,005.70 and 576,283.30 is: 864,424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,003.80 : 1,263,005.70 = 576,283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,003.80/1,263,005.70 = 576,283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,003.80x = 1,263,005.70 × 576,283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,003.80x = 727,849,092,714.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,849,092,714.81/842,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,424.95

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