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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,346, 1,161,768.72 and 636,301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,346, 1,161,768.72 and 636,301.92 is: 877,591.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,346 : 1,161,768.72 = 636,301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,346/1,161,768.72 = 636,301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,346x = 1,161,768.72 × 636,301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,346x = 739,235,667,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,235,667,131.94/842,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,591.47

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