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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,009.32, 1,161,989.58 and 460,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,009.32, 1,161,989.58 and 460,059.80 is: 634,891.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,009.32 : 1,161,989.58 = 460,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,009.32/1,161,989.58 = 460,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,009.32x = 1,161,989.58 × 460,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,009.32x = 534,584,693,776.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,584,693,776.88/842,009.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,891.66

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