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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,004.57, 1,161,983.03 and 460,055.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,004.57, 1,161,983.03 and 460,055.05 is: 634,885.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,004.57 : 1,161,983.03 = 460,055.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,004.57/1,161,983.03 = 460,055.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,004.57x = 1,161,983.03 × 460,055.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,004.57x = 534,576,158,665.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,576,158,665.53/842,004.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,885.10

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