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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,008.16, 1,161,957.66 and 460,026.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,008.16, 1,161,957.66 and 460,026.74 is: 634,829.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,008.16 : 1,161,957.66 = 460,026.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,008.16/1,161,957.66 = 460,026.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,008.16x = 1,161,957.66 × 460,026.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,008.16x = 534,531,594,347.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,531,594,347.83/842,008.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,829.47

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