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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,340.80, 1,476,511.20 and 842,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,340.80, 1,476,511.20 and 842,623.20 is: 1,263,934.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,340.80 : 1,476,511.20 = 842,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,340.80/1,476,511.20 = 842,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,340.80x = 1,476,511.20 × 842,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,340.80x = 1,244,142,592,179.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,142,592,179.84/984,340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,934.80

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