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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,862.40, 1,264,293.60 and 559,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,862.40, 1,264,293.60 and 559,427.20 is: 839,140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,862.40 : 1,264,293.60 = 559,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,862.40/1,264,293.60 = 559,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,862.40x = 1,264,293.60 × 559,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,862.40x = 707,280,228,625.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,280,228,625.92/842,862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,140.80

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