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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,573.76, 1,162,467.90 and 479,741.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,573.76, 1,162,467.90 and 479,741.01 is: 661,880.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,573.76 : 1,162,467.90 = 479,741.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,573.76/1,162,467.90 = 479,741.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,573.76x = 1,162,467.90 × 479,741.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,573.76x = 557,683,524,438.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,683,524,438.58/842,573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,880.95

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