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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,059.76, 1,162,028.90 and 460,078.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,059.76, 1,162,028.90 and 460,078.34 is: 634,900.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,059.76 : 1,162,028.90 = 460,078.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,059.76/1,162,028.90 = 460,078.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,059.76x = 1,162,028.90 × 460,078.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,059.76x = 534,624,322,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,624,322,684.08/842,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,900.69

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