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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,014.64, 1,263,627 and 336,285.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,014.64, 1,263,627 and 336,285.72 is: 504,670.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,014.64 : 1,263,627 = 336,285.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,014.64/1,263,627 = 336,285.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,014.64x = 1,263,627 × 336,285.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,014.64x = 424,939,715,506.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,939,715,506.44/842,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,670.22

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