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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,932.08, 1,162,469.88 and 552,437.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,932.08, 1,162,469.88 and 552,437.83 is: 761,855.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,932.08 : 1,162,469.88 = 552,437.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,932.08/1,162,469.88 = 552,437.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,932.08x = 1,162,469.88 × 552,437.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,932.08x = 642,192,337,947.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,192,337,947.56/842,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,855.38

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