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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,028.13, 1,161,985.26 and 460,046.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,028.13, 1,161,985.26 and 460,046.71 is: 634,857.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,028.13 : 1,161,985.26 = 460,046.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,028.13/1,161,985.26 = 460,046.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,028.13x = 1,161,985.26 × 460,046.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,028.13x = 534,567,495,931.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,567,495,931.50/842,028.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,857.05

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