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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,043.48, 1,161,985.86 and 460,083.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,043.48, 1,161,985.86 and 460,083.48 is: 634,896.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,043.48 : 1,161,985.86 = 460,083.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,043.48/1,161,985.86 = 460,083.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,043.48x = 1,161,985.86 × 460,083.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,043.48x = 534,610,498,179.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,610,498,179.59/842,043.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,896.55

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