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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,127.66, 1,263,196.96 and 336,731.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,127.66, 1,263,196.96 and 336,731.10 is: 505,098.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,127.66 : 1,263,196.96 = 336,731.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,127.66/1,263,196.96 = 336,731.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,127.66x = 1,263,196.96 × 336,731.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,127.66x = 425,357,696,278.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,357,696,278.64/842,127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,098.83

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