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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,000.67, 1,161,946.76 and 460,030.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,000.67, 1,161,946.76 and 460,030.59 is: 634,834.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,000.67 : 1,161,946.76 = 460,030.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,000.67/1,161,946.76 = 460,030.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,000.67x = 1,161,946.76 × 460,030.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,000.67x = 534,531,051,251.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,531,051,251.24/842,000.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,834.47

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