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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,247.76, 1,262,844.88 and 482,324.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,247.76, 1,262,844.88 and 482,324.42 is: 722,327.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,247.76 : 1,262,844.88 = 482,324.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,247.76/1,262,844.88 = 482,324.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,247.76x = 1,262,844.88 × 482,324.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,247.76x = 609,100,924,295.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,100,924,295.97/843,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,327.36

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