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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,037.14, 1,161,997.68 and 460,055.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,037.14, 1,161,997.68 and 460,055.72 is: 634,869.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,037.14 : 1,161,997.68 = 460,055.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,037.14/1,161,997.68 = 460,055.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,037.14x = 1,161,997.68 × 460,055.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,037.14x = 534,583,679,310.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,583,679,310.73/842,037.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,869.48

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