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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,041.63, 1,162,003.89 and 460,060.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,041.63, 1,162,003.89 and 460,060.21 is: 634,875.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,041.63 : 1,162,003.89 = 460,060.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,041.63/1,162,003.89 = 460,060.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,041.63x = 1,162,003.89 × 460,060.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,041.63x = 534,591,753,654.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,591,753,654.22/842,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,875.68

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