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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,034.12, 1,161,993.52 and 460,052.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,034.12, 1,161,993.52 and 460,052.72 is: 634,865.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,034.12 : 1,161,993.52 = 460,052.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,034.12/1,161,993.52 = 460,052.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,034.12x = 1,161,993.52 × 460,052.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,034.12x = 534,578,279,498.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,578,279,498.37/842,034.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,865.34

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