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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,974.98, 1,163,306.62 and 475,456.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,974.98, 1,163,306.62 and 475,456.92 is: 656,131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,974.98 : 1,163,306.62 = 475,456.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,974.98/1,163,306.62 = 475,456.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,974.98x = 1,163,306.62 × 475,456.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,974.98x = 553,102,182,560.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,102,182,560.81/842,974.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,131.20

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