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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,522.76, 1,162,397.52 and 479,689.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,522.76, 1,162,397.52 and 479,689.90 is: 661,810.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,522.76 : 1,162,397.52 = 479,689.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,522.76/1,162,397.52 = 479,689.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,522.76x = 1,162,397.52 × 479,689.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,522.76x = 557,590,350,129.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,590,350,129.05/842,522.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,810.43

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