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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,972.24, 1,264,125.51 and 337,438.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,972.24, 1,264,125.51 and 337,438.98 is: 506,025.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,972.24 : 1,264,125.51 = 337,438.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,972.24/1,264,125.51 = 337,438.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,972.24x = 1,264,125.51 × 337,438.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,972.24x = 426,565,225,003.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,565,225,003.10/842,972.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,025.24

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