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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,035.40, 1,264,046.64 and 387,056.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,035.40, 1,264,046.64 and 387,056.02 is: 580,351.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,035.40 : 1,264,046.64 = 387,056.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,035.40/1,264,046.64 = 387,056.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,035.40x = 1,264,046.64 × 387,056.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,035.40x = 489,256,859,864.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,256,859,864.12/843,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,351.50

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