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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,027.13, 1,161,983.88 and 460,045.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,027.13, 1,161,983.88 and 460,045.71 is: 634,855.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,027.13 : 1,161,983.88 = 460,045.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,027.13/1,161,983.88 = 460,045.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,027.13x = 1,161,983.88 × 460,045.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,027.13x = 534,565,699,083.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,565,699,083.16/842,027.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,855.67

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