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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,285.50, 1,162,358.65 and 474,768.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,285.50, 1,162,358.65 and 474,768.35 is: 655,182.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,285.50 : 1,162,358.65 = 474,768.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,285.50/1,162,358.65 = 474,768.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,285.50x = 1,162,358.65 × 474,768.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,285.50x = 551,851,098,368.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,851,098,368.73/842,285.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,182.95

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