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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,241.92, 1,109,942.52 and 460,109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,241.92, 1,109,942.52 and 460,109.88 is: 635,002.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,241.92 : 1,109,942.52 = 460,109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,241.92/1,109,942.52 = 460,109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,241.92x = 1,109,942.52 × 460,109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,241.92x = 510,695,519,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,695,519,684.10/804,241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,002.36

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