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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,266.88, 1,262,873.48 and 482,343.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,266.88, 1,262,873.48 and 482,343.57 is: 722,356.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,266.88 : 1,262,873.48 = 482,343.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,266.88/1,262,873.48 = 482,343.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,266.88x = 1,262,873.48 × 482,343.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,266.88x = 609,138,900,389.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,138,900,389.81/843,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,356.01

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