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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,060.50, 1,162,029.94 and 460,079.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,060.50, 1,162,029.94 and 460,079.08 is: 634,901.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,060.50 : 1,162,029.94 = 460,079.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,060.50/1,162,029.94 = 460,079.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,060.50x = 1,162,029.94 × 460,079.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,060.50x = 534,625,665,727.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,625,665,727.66/842,060.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,901.73

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