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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,022.63, 1,161,977.67 and 460,041.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,022.63, 1,161,977.67 and 460,041.21 is: 634,849.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,022.63 : 1,161,977.67 = 460,041.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,022.63/1,161,977.67 = 460,041.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,022.63x = 1,161,977.67 × 460,041.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,022.63x = 534,557,613,299.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,557,613,299.78/842,022.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,849.46

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