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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,824.24, 1,163,002.20 and 498,670.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,824.24, 1,163,002.20 and 498,670.72 is: 688,109.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,824.24 : 1,163,002.20 = 498,670.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,824.24/1,163,002.20 = 498,670.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,824.24x = 1,163,002.20 × 498,670.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,824.24x = 579,955,144,435.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,955,144,435.58/842,824.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,109.24

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