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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,207.67, 1,162,365.12 and 536,186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,207.67, 1,162,365.12 and 536,186.30 is: 740,012.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,207.67 : 1,162,365.12 = 536,186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,207.67/1,162,365.12 = 536,186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,207.67x = 1,162,365.12 × 536,186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,207.67x = 623,244,247,130.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,244,247,130.03/842,207.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,012.55

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