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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,371.92, 1,262,440.08 and 368,541.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,371.92, 1,262,440.08 and 368,541.36 is: 552,323.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,371.92 : 1,262,440.08 = 368,541.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,371.92/1,262,440.08 = 368,541.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,371.92x = 1,262,440.08 × 368,541.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,371.92x = 465,261,384,001.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,261,384,001.71/842,371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,323.00

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