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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,936.38, 1,162,475.80 and 552,442.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,936.38, 1,162,475.80 and 552,442.14 is: 761,861.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,936.38 : 1,162,475.80 = 552,442.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,936.38/1,162,475.80 = 552,442.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,936.38x = 1,162,475.80 × 552,442.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,936.38x = 642,200,621,628.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,200,621,628.39/842,936.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,861.32

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