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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,787.39, 1,163,362.86 and 552,417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,787.39, 1,163,362.86 and 552,417.66 is: 762,543.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,787.39 : 1,163,362.86 = 552,417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,787.39/1,163,362.86 = 552,417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,787.39x = 1,163,362.86 × 552,417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,787.39x = 642,662,187,133.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,662,187,133.82/842,787.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,543.67

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